Girlfriend
fiction). Allen and Unwin, 2009.ISBN 978 1
74175 864 164p (Age 11-14) Recommended.A twitty
adolescent novel, appealing to the teenager who is
unsure of herself, but through a series of family incidents gains
confidence
finds friends and accepts who she is.It's a family novel, centring around Shandra who is organising
her
perfect wedding and everyone around, including her younger sister
Ruby-Lee who
tells the story.To complicate matters,
Shandra's best friend Collette is also to be a bridesmaid and will make
the
dresses. She has a baby Maisy born to Spence a teacher at Ruby-Lee's
school.Ruby Lee is fascinated with
Spence and the situation becomes awkward when Ruby Lee baby sits Maisy.She falls out with her best school friend and
life becomes very difficult.But,
Ruby-Lee learns about pain, love and respect.She has grown up a lot.
Sue Nosworthy
