S.A.V.E. Squad Dog Daze by Lauraine Snelling and Kathleen Wright is a Positive Book For Preteen Girls

Are you looking for an uplifting and positive book for a pre-teen or young teen girl? I've found a wonderful book that's just the thing to keep your youngster happily reading along!

Aneta is an eleven-year-old girl who’s having some trouble fitting in. Although she was adopted by a loving mom and is now part of one large and quirky family, Aneta still feels like an outsider. After being teased at school about her Ukrainian accent, Aneta remains shy and withdrawn. When Aneta’s mom enters her into a community fundraising contest Aneta is less than excited. But when she’s grouped together with three other girls to work on their fundraiser, Aneta begins to come out of her shell. Motivated by her quest to save Wink the Basset Hound, Aneta puts her plan in motion.

This is a wonderful book for girls. The characters are well developed and the storyline is full of action, laughs, nice girls, mean girls and girl drama – all the essentials for an engaging pre-teen/young teen book. The writing is intelligent, appealing and descriptive.

The concept of forever homes is at the heart of this charming book. I’ve no doubt that most young girls will find this an irresistible plot. Helping homeless dogs find forever homes is a wonderful undertaking and this book admirably promotes a spirit of stewardship for youngsters. This is a book with many positive messages and I highly recommend it!

5 of 5 Stars, Review by Susan Barton

Amanda in Arabia by Darlene Foster is An Action-Packed Adventure Story for Girls

I LOVE books that put girls in the role of adventurous heroes, so when I saw Amanda in Arabia by Darlene Foster I knew I had to download it. It didn't disappoint me! If you're looking for something for your tween girl to read this summer, I can certainly recommend this book. My book review is below.

Amanda is a twelve-year-old Canadian girl who’s given the opportunity to spend a month-long vacation with her aunt and uncle in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). She’s immediately drawn to the sites and beauty of a land that’s very foreign from her own and is thrilled when she gets the opportunity to ride on a camel. On a trip to a local village she buys an intricate and old perfume flask from a mysterious shop owner who insists he knew it was meant for her. From there Amanda’s vacation is filled with adventure, intrigue and even danger.

This was a wonderful chapter book for young girls. I love books that show girls as adventurous heroes and this one certainly fits that category perfectly. Amanda in Arabia contains just the right amount of action, suspense and mystery to keep youngsters involved and reading. It’s a super quick read and I finished it in just under an hour.

The cultural references were educational and engaging. Ms. Foster has placed a spunky tween in the main character role and it works beautifully. What young girl doesn’t need another positive role model to read about? Wonderful!

5 of 5 Stars, Review by Susan Barton