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“A NOTE WORTH TAKING will transport you on a journey of teenage angst, humor, and plenty of nostalgia as Laura’s life is turned upside down when her best friend dumps her. It’s happened to all of us; the point in our lives when a person we’ve trusted turns against us.” Heather Moore, Best of State & Whitney Award-Winning Author
“We all survived junior high! Laura does too, and you'll cheer for her triumphs over mean girls and her blossoming maturity and self-worth.” Michele Holmes, Whitney Award-Winning Author
The end of eighth grade should be an exciting and happy time for Laura Breathnach. But when her best friend gives her a note saying their friendship is over, she can't figure out what hit her. Still reeling, she goes to science class only to discover she needs a partner for the science fair. Vickie, who has always been her partner before, chooses a popular girl who hangs out with Laura's worst enemy. Even as Laura tries to heal from the pain of lost friendship, she keeps an eye on Vickie, hoping to see a turn in the tide of popularity and wondering if the friendship is one worth saving.
EXCERPT Vickie and I had been waiting for this night for three weeks. Planet of the Apes was playing at the movie theater. Charlton Heston—what a hunk! Movie, an ice cream soda, and checking out guys. The perfect combination.
I wanted to talk to Vickie about where we were meeting. Last night I had tried four times to get her on the phone, but with no luck. No sign of her this morning at her locker—or mine— and a quick glance told me she wasn’t waiting in first period English either. I worked my way down the narrow aisle between the bookshelf and my desk.
“Hey, Laura.” Kim Bridges sat in her assigned seat on the next row. She straightened a stack of books on her desk.
“Hey,” I said, dropping my book bag onto the desk. I took another look around the room. A half-dozen kids stood at the back of the room, talking. Two more girls sat at their desks. Don Landon leaned against the door jam and seemed to be having a conversation with someone from the hall. I turned back to Kim. “Haven’t seen Vickie Stevens anywhere have you?”
“Not this morning.” Kim gave her own glance around the room.
“Dang! I need to talk to her before the bell. Big plans for tonight,” I said. The idea raced through my head that I should invite Kim to come with us, but Vickie and I had been looking forward to this movie so long, I didn’t want to spoil our plans by asking anybody to join us without talking it over with my best friend first. But, where was she? She wasn’t usually this late.
I took a seat then dug around my book bag for a pencil, yanking out a notebook and placing it on the desk. The bristles on my hair brush pricked my fingers as I hunted around again for the pencil. I pulled the brush from my bag and ran it once through my ponytail, then stuffed it back into the bottom of the bag.
The room grew noisy as more people crowded past Don and took their seats. Kim was talking with Margaret Leach. Mrs. Benson walked by, placing sheets of fresh smelling mimeograph paper on each desk. Vocabulary for the next story.
Vickie slipped in the room right as the bell rang. She walked up the aisle between my chair and Kim’s, dropping a note on my desk before taking her assigned seat directly across from mine, but in the far row. She had on a new outfit. Lime green bellbottom pants and a matching V-neck tank. Florescent! So bright it hurt my eyes.
“Okay, class,” Mrs. Benson said. “Look over the word list. Make sure you know how to pronounce each one.”
I picked up the note instead. Our plans.
A NOTE WORTH TAKING, from the Small Town U.S.A. series and winner of the League of Utah Writers Juvenile Novel of the Year, is by Lu Ann Brobst Staheli, a three time Utah Best of State Medal recipient and winner of Utah Arts Council Original Writing Competition.
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A Note Worth Taking A Small Town USA Novel edition by Lu Ann Brobst Staheli Lu Ann Staheli Literature Fiction eBooks
Laura is in 8th grade and isn't the most popular girl in school, but she's not without friends either. Until one day a note is dropped on her desk by her best friend, Vickie. In the note, Vickie breaks off their friendship.Laura watches as her former best friend is swept up with the popular crowd of girls--girls who they both once hated.
But Laura is no wilting pansy and moves on with new friends, getting good grades, and working hard in other areas of her life, not to mention venturing into her first "boy/girl" relationship.
Where Laura continues to succeed, she sees Vickie become the brunt of one of the popular girl's meanness.
A Note Worth Taking by debut novelist, Lu Ann Staheli, is a touching story about how Laura has to dig deep within herself to find forgiveness for a friend who shattered her heart. The characterization is impeccable and the "world" of middle school wonderful--or disturbingly accurate--depending on how you want to look at it. This novel is also replete with subtle references to the late 60's that will appeal to adult readers and refresh their memories.
Overall, A Note Worth Taking, is definitely worth the read.
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A Note Worth Taking A Small Town USA Novel edition by Lu Ann Brobst Staheli Lu Ann Staheli Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
This book brought back memories of the angst of puberty. It deals with difficult emotional issues in a real and honest way. Kind of a "Mean Girls" sixties style. I recommend this read for both boys and girls. It encourages compassion and empathy, a rare commodity in todays world.
This would make an excellent book for a pre-teen/teen discussion group and a good read for those of us who "survived" junior high. Ms. Brobst-Staheli has written an honest trip back in time to the hopeful yet heartbreaking days of junior high.
This was as sweet read. Took me back to my teen years growing up in the same time period. I Amy not have grown up in a small town, but it really wasn't all that different.
I loved this book by Luann Brobst Staheli. She has a way of being funny and poignant at the same time and really can relate to the age group. This is a book worth reading.
Many years ago I lived in Small Town USA. I really did. I did not know the author of this book but was aware of her family who owned the local photography store. Ms. Brobst has captured my home town and resurrected many memories for me. The Junior High School in the story was, in my day, the High School. As she described that school, it was almost like I was walking down the halls with her. She came a generation after me. The school no longer exists as well as many of the town businesses she described. But I would imagine that the story of that eighth grader could even be taking place today with just the buildings different.
I don't read many middle grade books, but I've had this on my to-read list for awhile and finally had time to read it. It took place before my time, but I smiled when the author mentioned song titles I was familiar with from my time as a DJ for a station that played oldies. I thought it was well written and would probably be interesting for middle grade girls who are dealing with issues like changing friends, the popularity game, school work, etc.
This story should be a must-read for every middle grade/junior high girl. The hurt that Laura, the main character, suffers at the hand of Vickie,her supposed best friend, is one that so many girls this age will relate to. How Laura handles the school situation and her pain, along with the growth she experiences throughout the story, are what make this book stand out. Good lessons and good times. Adults reading the story will enjoy the nostalgia of days gone by--as well as being grateful those days are past. We all survived junior high! Laura does too, and you'll cheer for her triumphs over mean girls and her blossoming maturity and self-worth.
Laura is in 8th grade and isn't the most popular girl in school, but she's not without friends either. Until one day a note is dropped on her desk by her best friend, Vickie. In the note, Vickie breaks off their friendship.
Laura watches as her former best friend is swept up with the popular crowd of girls--girls who they both once hated.
But Laura is no wilting pansy and moves on with new friends, getting good grades, and working hard in other areas of her life, not to mention venturing into her first "boy/girl" relationship.
Where Laura continues to succeed, she sees Vickie become the brunt of one of the popular girl's meanness.
A Note Worth Taking by debut novelist, Lu Ann Staheli, is a touching story about how Laura has to dig deep within herself to find forgiveness for a friend who shattered her heart. The characterization is impeccable and the "world" of middle school wonderful--or disturbingly accurate--depending on how you want to look at it. This novel is also replete with subtle references to the late 60's that will appeal to adult readers and refresh their memories.
Overall, A Note Worth Taking, is definitely worth the read.
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