This is one of the best books I have ever read. I had it on my shelf for quite awhile but the tiny upside down chick on the front cover did not do much for me.
This book tells the story of two children Bryce and Julianna. The story begins in second grade when obnoxious, annoying Julianna moves in next door to Bryce. Bryce is a bit on the snobby side and does not enjoy Julianna's company. She on the other hand loves Bryce's company.
The great part of this book is that each chapter is written from either Bryce or Julianna's point of view. Haven't we always heard there are two sides to everything? This book illustrates how easily a situation or action can be misconstrued by the individuals involved.
Julianna spends most of her young life infactuated with Bryce while his main goal is avoiding her. Julianna is smart and a bit bizarre. She beats to the tune of her own drum. Bryce conforms to his peer groups and always worries about what they think.
As time passes, some significant events pass between the two and their families. Surprise, surprise Bryce begins to see Julianna for the true gem she is. As this very same time, Julianna is beginning to see Bryce for what he really is. Will they finally be together or will Bryce get a good taste of liking someone who does not like him? This one is too good to give away the end. You will just have to read it yourself.
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This is a cute book. But both Bryce and Julianna annoyed me. She was too pompous, he was too concerned about others' opinions. I recommend it to 6th graders at my school. I think,as you note, the point of view teaching opportunity is too good to pass up, though, so parts of it could work in an older classroom, too.
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