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Overview
Liberty Porter is your average eight-year-old girl. Except for the fact that her dad is the newly-elected President of the United States. She just moved into her new house—the White House. And she's about to start at her new school. It’s hard being the new girl at school and Liberty’s first few days don’t go as smoothly as she’d like. Having to bring a bodyguard to school? Not cool. Answering a history question about her new home wrong? Really not cool. Not knowing if kids want to be her friend just because she’s the First Daughter. Totally not cool! But if anyone can turn “not cool” into something “cool” it’s Liberty the “coolest” first daughter ever! Join Liberty as she finds true friends, and navigates her way through the corridors of her new school and the White House.
Synopsis
The adventures of Liberty Porter, First Daughter continue in the second book in the series—now in paperback!
Children's Literature
When we last saw Liberty Porter she had just moved into the White House; now, in book two, Liberty has to start at a new school—in the middle of the year! Nervous and excited Liberty gets ready for her second First Day of School in one year. Many of her family's traditions have a slight twist this time around, like having the official White House photographer take her picture as she heads off to school; though some, like her dad making pancakes, stay the same. New Girl in Town covers the first two days Liberty is at her new school. It is not always easy for Liberty but her humor and determination help her settle in to her new school and new town. As First Daughter Liberty realizes there are lots of perks—chocolate shop, bowling alley, long hallways to slide down—but also many burdens, including getting all of her classmates to treat her normally. This takes some work but Liberty always stays true to herself and does not let pushy students influence her. As in the first book, Liberty knows a lot of American history and always loves to learn more. This makes for a winning combination and even though Liberty Porter is an extraordinary girl she remains relatable and is sure to appeal to young girls. It is not necessary to have read book one to understand book two. Reviewer: Emily Griffin
Editorials
From the Publisher
"Sprinkled with trivia about White House life, U.S. history and the museum, this will surely appeal to readers already intrigued by the lives of the current White House children... Those drawn in by the new-at-school story and friendship issues will stay for the fun."-KIRKUS, June 2010
"Liberty Porter is a spunky, winning girl with a deep love of chocolate and beanie dogs. This is a quick fun read in which everything comes out right in the end." -Richelle Roth, Boone County Public Library, KY
-School LIbrary Journal, September 2010