Unbreak my Heart by Melissa C. Walker

Unbreak My Heart by Melissa C. Walker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Release Date: May 22, 2012
Source: Netgalley
Normally Clementine would not be thrilled about spending her entire summer on a boat with her family, but this summer she's trying to escape from her humiliating sophmore year. She made the mistake of falling for her best friend's boyfriend and while he is apparently forgiven, she now wears a scarlett A on her chest.
We don't learn the full story of why Clem is so upset on her summer vacation. She only reveals bits and pieces to her family and the reader. When she does finally tell the whole story, it's not really that bad. But, it just goes to show how we can make bigger deals of things that aren't really that bad and how nasty high school girls can be to each other.
I would be comfortable recommending this to a younger teen that wants a roamnce story but is not ready for the intense storylines of many teen romances.

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Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Publisher: Henry Holt & Co.
Release Date: 2009
Source: PLCH
Interest: Historical

Being her mother's only daughter, 11 year old Calpurnia is expected to learn how to become a proper youg lady. Calpurnia doesn't know exactly what she wants to do with her life, but she knows it isn't cooking and cleaning for a large family. When she develops a deeper relationship with her grandfather, she learns about studying the natural world. She dreams of becoming a scientist.
I love historical stories and stories with strong girl characters; this novel is both. I love Calpurnia's family - there's always something happening with so many brothers tumbling around. And Calpurnia's relationship with her grandfather is very sweet. My only problem with the novel is that there is very little indication of what Calpurnia ends up doing in the future.

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