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Overview
Winnie Perry is a teenager—at last! And it’s a really big deal. A ginormous deal, which, wouldn’t you know it, brings ginormous problems along with it. Winnie’s bff #1 is growing up too slowly, while her bff #2 is growing up too fast, leaving Winnie stuck in the middle. Winnie’s boyfriend, Lars, is fabulous—except when he’s not. And as for Winnie’s family, well, BIG changes are in the air.
Bestselling author Lauren Myracle concludes her enormously popular trilogy about a winning young heroine whose humor, daring, and compassion for others is infectious and unforgettable.
Synopsis
Winnie Perry is a teenager—at last! And it’s a really big deal. A ginormous deal, which, wouldn’t you know it, brings ginormous problems along with it. Winnie’s bff #1 is growing up too slowly, while her bff #2 is growing up too fast, leaving Winnie stuck in the middle. Winnie’s boyfriend, Lars, is fabulous— except when he’s not. And as for Winnie’s family, well, big changes are in the air! Beloved author Lauren Myracle returns with first kisses and near misses for everyone’s favorite birthday girl.
Children's Literature
Winnie celebrates her 13th birthday with two friends by having cosmetic makeovers at the mall, and she continues to mature and experience many new things over the next year. Winnie's feelings are typical of a 13-year-old. Although she thinks about tongue-kissing and breast implants, she can still have fun making s'mores and sliding down water slides. With her older sister as a role model, she can ask her about boys and dating, and she, in turn, helps her younger brother, Ty, with his six-year-old issues. This is the year of her first boyfriend and first kiss—hesitant and shy she ducks away when Lars gets close, but he is persistent and after being uncomfortable initially, she melts into the warmth and pleasure of his closeness. She can be empathetic and decides to donate her hair to "Locks of Love," (because of a boy in Ty's class who has leukemia), but needs to let it grow for six more months so it's not too short when it is cut. This is a story of love and compassion, good family values, teenage angst and jealousy, faithful friends and happiness. Thirteen is the sequel to Twelve. Reviewer: Janet L. Rose
Editorials
From Barnes & Noble
Thirteen! Winnie Perry has finally achieved the age of total wisdom and nonstop fun. Or so she imagines. What she actually experiences in this winning sequel to (you guessed it) Eleven and Twelve is far more complicated and entertaining, as Lauren Myracle's lighthearted series about the perplexities of growing up reaches those perilous teenage years.Children's Literature -
Winnie celebrates her 13th birthday with two friends by having cosmetic makeovers at the mall, and she continues to mature and experience many new things over the next year. Winnie's feelings are typical of a 13-year-old. Although she thinks about tongue-kissing and breast implants, she can still have fun making s'mores and sliding down water slides. With her older sister as a role model, she can ask her about boys and dating, and she, in turn, helps her younger brother, Ty, with his six-year-old issues. This is the year of her first boyfriend and first kiss—hesitant and shy she ducks away when Lars gets close, but he is persistent and after being uncomfortable initially, she melts into the warmth and pleasure of his closeness. She can be empathetic and decides to donate her hair to "Locks of Love," (because of a boy in Ty's class who has leukemia), but needs to let it grow for six more months so it's not too short when it is cut. This is a story of love and compassion, good family values, teenage angst and jealousy, faithful friends and happiness. Thirteen is the sequel to Twelve. Reviewer: Janet L. RoseSchool Library Journal
Gr 5-8- On Winnie Perry's 13th birthday, she and her two best friends celebrate with makeovers at a swanky cosmetic counter. Over the course of the book, they stick up for and stand up to one another. Boys are also big on the social radar. The most touching scenes involve Winnie's family. Her sister is about to leave for college, and her six-year-old brother is baffled by the world, and watching a friend battle leukemia. Their mom is pregnant and overwhelmed, and her dad is calmly trying to keep everyone smiling, with tender and hilarious results. Each chapter is dedicated to one month of Winnie's 13th year, and the focus is on navigating tricky relationships. Winnie narrates in a convincing 13-year-old voice, and the characterizations of her friends are equally well done. This heartfelt and entertaining book follows Eleven (2004) and Twelve (2007, both Dutton), but it can be enjoyed on its own.-Amelia Jenkins, Juneau Public Library, AK