Friday, 21 August 2009

Kiwi Classic: Lacey and the Drama Queens and Lucky for Some by Fleur Beale


Lacey and the Drama Queens
Lacey’s got some good friends at school, but one of them, Vanessa, can be mean when she feels she’s not the centre of attention. Vanessa is certainly the leader of the drama queens. When Lacey dares to question the qualifications of their dancing tutor she experiences the silent treatment from Vanessa and most of her classmates. With Belinda, the new girl at school, she manages to turn the situation around and learns some good lessons about friends (and dancing) along the way.

Lucky for Some
Lucky for Some chronicles Lacey’s next year at school. Her Mum and Dad decide that the family will benefit from living life in the country. Lacey is horrified – not only are there only two other people in her class at the small country school, but they are both boys! And how will she continue her dancing living so far out of town? Lacey’s country life, her adventures with the donkey and her calf and her cantankerous relationship with Mr Fred the farmer next door all make for a great adventure.

Both books are excellent reads for year 5 and up and will absolutely appeal to girls!

4 comments:

awesome said...

I advise any girl to read this book for there are many things that you can relate to and it is a fun story

COOPER said...

This book was my childhood favourite. You could relate to most of the problems and fun times.It kept me entertained and interested in what was going to happen nexted.I love Fleur Beale's writing.

Emma said...

Lucky for some by Fleur Beale is an awesome book.I am reading it for the second time. The book is about a girl called Lacey who has to leave her life in the city and go to the country. Her new school is not nearly as good as her own, with only two other girls who are a lot younger than her.
FLEUR BEALE IS AN AWESOME WRITER!!!!!

Lucy 7MAC SMC said...

This Book is awesome!!! it is easy to relate to and easily believable!
I would reccomend it to anyone!!