I decided to read this book because the title sounded really interesting. It is a good book because it has lots of drama and friend problems.
The Secret Language of Girls (The Secret Language of Girl Trilogy)
By Frances O'Roark Dowell
Book 1 of 3 in the
The Secret Language of Girls Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 4 - 8 | V | 5.2 | 36077 |
In the old days, when Kate had no interest in romance, she never cared what other people thought. Now, it appeared, love was turning her into a rotten human being.
Eleven-year-old Kate Faber wishes she could talk to her best friend Marylin about this. But Marylin is no longer her best friend. Or is she? Kate and Marylin had always been the kind of best friends who lived on the same block for their entire lives and who could agree on the kind of boys worth kissing (only movie stars) or who should be invited to their sleepover (definitely not Mazie Calloway or Elinor Pritchard). The kind of best friends who didn't need words to talk, but who always just knew.
But lately Marylin has started to think that Kate can be a bit babyish. And Kate thinks that Marylin is acting like a big snob. And a lot of the time, well, it feels as though they just don't know each other anymore. Somehow nothing is the same, but secretly Kate and Marylin both wish that it could be....
Edgar Award-winning author Frances O'Roark Dowell explores how far the bonds of true friendship can be stretched as Kate and Marylin struggle to navigate the inexplicable terrain of sixth grade.
Eleven-year-old Kate Faber wishes she could talk to her best friend Marylin about this. But Marylin is no longer her best friend. Or is she? Kate and Marylin had always been the kind of best friends who lived on the same block for their entire lives and who could agree on the kind of boys worth kissing (only movie stars) or who should be invited to their sleepover (definitely not Mazie Calloway or Elinor Pritchard). The kind of best friends who didn't need words to talk, but who always just knew.
But lately Marylin has started to think that Kate can be a bit babyish. And Kate thinks that Marylin is acting like a big snob. And a lot of the time, well, it feels as though they just don't know each other anymore. Somehow nothing is the same, but secretly Kate and Marylin both wish that it could be....
Edgar Award-winning author Frances O'Roark Dowell explores how far the bonds of true friendship can be stretched as Kate and Marylin struggle to navigate the inexplicable terrain of sixth grade.
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9781416907176
ISBN-10: 1416907173
Published on 10/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 256
Book Reviews (9)
So far, I love love LOVE this book. I'm almost done. Just a few more pages to go. I totally recommend reading this book. Over and over and over again
this book was ok not much to say about it i did read it all in one night tho its good
i am only about 100 pages in but it is an awesome book so far. It's about two girls Marilyn and Kate, they are best friends until a six grader comes into there neighborhood. Kate and Marilyn are in fifth grade. Flannery is the name of the six grader. Flannery is a not so nice girl. Marilyn wants to hang out with Flannery more. But Kate is starting to feel left out. And all of a sudden Flannery and Marilyn start ignoring Kate. Kate started following them but they won't talk to her. But who needed them any way. Finally Kate and Marilyn get together in a poem class alone without Flannery and Kate asked Marylin why she is doing what she is. So Marilyn finally talked and said she was kinda spying on her. and thats all i know about the book so far. Would recommend this book if you like reading about drama. thx
This book is very interesting about best friends in middle school. I totally relate this book.. Friend drama man! Tell your friends about this. I loved it! If you like this book I really recommend Are you There God its Me Margaret.
Great book. I can relate to the girls! I have just finished the sequel, The Kind of Friends We Used to Be. If you have read this book, be sure to read the sequel. Just as awesome!
i can relate great book
it was a good book
It was good and worth the read but I wouldn't say it was the best book ever! I ostill think you should read it though!