Olivia Bennet introduces The Allegra Biscotti Collection - a great tween read!

The Allegra Biscotti Collection by Olivia Bennet - ISBN: 9781402243912 - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky - $10.99 - By reviewing this book I know must admit a guilty secret - I love to read books that are meant for younger readers - I think it just brings me back to my Judy Blume days when life was a little bit easier!  This book is meant for 8-12 year olds so if you have a budding fashionista in that age range, this would make a great holiday present for her...and there's no reason you can't give it a read yourself first!

It's a very cute story with the usual tween issues - family, friends, fitting in and boys - which becomes even more complicated when you have an amazing gift for fashion design and are forced to take on an alter ego to help live out your dreams in the fashion world.  The book has a nice message, without being preachy about it regarding the importance of friendship and individuality.  What makes it super cute are the doodles and sketches that you find in the margins of every page, you really feel like you are reading the thoughts and seeing the inspirations of an eighth-grade designer!

I just hope there will be more books - I'm dying to know what Allegra Biscotti will be designing next!

- Lisamarie -