  | Best friends-ish (Audrey L & Audrey W) Author: Higgins, Carter | |
| Price: $20.98 | ||
Summary:
So far second grade is not living up to Audrey Locke's hopes, because she is not really the best at anything. The other girls leave her out, and even her Diego, her best friend from first grade, is hanging out with the other boys. But things may be getting worse, because starting Monday she will not even be the only Audrey in second grade. To Audrey L (as she must now be known) this is looking like a disaster, but just maybe she has more in common with Audrey W than just a name.
| Illustrator: | Mann, Jennifer K. |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (09/15/21)
School Library Journal (10/01/21)
Booklist (09/15/21)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/10/21)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/15/2021 Audrey Locke was initially excited for second grade and the big changes that would go with it, but it turns out that many of those changes aren’t so fun. There are grades and tests now, and her friend Diego isn’t interested in being buddies anymore. When Audrey is assigned to be the Welcome Ambassador for the class’ new student, she is determined to do the best job she can—even when it means not being Room 19’s only Audrey anymore. Audrey Waters’ arrival brings a sparkle of hope to Audrey L. that they could possibly be friends, but it also stirs up less-desirable emotions, like anxiety, jealousy, and self-doubt. Lots of readers will identify with Audrey L.’s mixed-up feelings and chuckle over minor mishaps that unfold through short, illustrated chapters. A shared love of cupcakes, alicorns (flying unicorns!), and the color purple helps see the girls through a bumpy start, and friendship happily prevails. An instant companion for Ivy & Bean and Clementine, this sweet series-starter holds plenty of promise. - Copyright 2021 Booklist.
School Library Journal - 10/01/2021 Gr 2–4—Audrey Locke loved first grade and was looking forward to second grade. Unfortunately, things haven't been as great as she hoped. Her friend Diego is hanging out with other kids. New things turn out to be important such as spelling, who has the best shoes, and whose art gets placed the highest on the filing cabinet. When Audrey L. becomes the Welcome Ambassador for new student Audrey W., she wonders if maybe they could become…friend-ish. They have a lot in common besides their names—both love the color purple and playing the glockenspiel. But Audrey L. is unsure about their friendship. Audrey L. struggles to accept it when Audrey W.'s name for their new class hermit crab is chosen, and Audrey W. seems to be the best at everything—even baking, which is one of her favorite and best things! And when her little brother paints Ms. Pinchcastle (the hermit crab) with nail polish, and Audrey W.'s cupcake is chosen as the best, Audrey L. has had it. Can she find a way to make amends with Audrey W., or will her hopes for a best friend be dashed? This delightful tale of friendship struggles and the uncertainties of school shines with humor and spirit. Mann's black-and-white line illustrations help break up the text and nicely complement the two Audrey's adventures. VERDICT A great addition to libraries where memorable girls like "Ivy + Bean," and "Judy Moody" are popular.—Heidi Grange, Summit Elem. Sch., Smithfield, UT - Copyright 2021 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
