The Agony of Alice
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
THE AGONY OF ALICE by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 8/1/97
Publisher: Aladdin
Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
Rating: 5 Stars
Once again, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor takes us inside the mind of Alice in THE AGONY OF ALICE, and shares all the
crazy adventures and thoughts that we never thought a pre-teen would have.
Alice McKinley is moving into a new house and entering the sixth grade. Almost a teenager, Alice just wants a little help
getting used to all of those crazy issues that girls experience. And only having a father and brother, neither of whom know
that girls do not wear jeans on the guy's side of The Gap, Alice could definitely use a little less male influence and a lot
more of a female role model.
Things aren’t working out so great, especially when the McKinley’s new neighbors just so happen to bring them dinner,
even though Alice’s father promised that they would go out to eat. And Alice doesn’t get Miss Cole, the gorgeous teacher
that all of the girls want to be like, but instead is assigned to Mrs. Plotkin’s class, the not-so-beautiful teacher. And then
there is her brother, who knows nothing about being a teenage girl, and can only complain about the way Alice chews with
her mouth open.
It seems like Alice needs someone to show her the ropes on being a girl -- and quick!
Alice McKinley is just so innocent that you can’t help but fall in love with her. THE AGONY OF ALICE is perfect for any
pre-teen who isn’t quite sure of what lies ahead for them and the obstacles that they just might have to face.
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 8/1/97
Publisher: Aladdin
Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
Rating: 5 Stars
Once again, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor takes us inside the mind of Alice in THE AGONY OF ALICE, and shares all the
crazy adventures and thoughts that we never thought a pre-teen would have.
Alice McKinley is moving into a new house and entering the sixth grade. Almost a teenager, Alice just wants a little help
getting used to all of those crazy issues that girls experience. And only having a father and brother, neither of whom know
that girls do not wear jeans on the guy's side of The Gap, Alice could definitely use a little less male influence and a lot
more of a female role model.
Things aren’t working out so great, especially when the McKinley’s new neighbors just so happen to bring them dinner,
even though Alice’s father promised that they would go out to eat. And Alice doesn’t get Miss Cole, the gorgeous teacher
that all of the girls want to be like, but instead is assigned to Mrs. Plotkin’s class, the not-so-beautiful teacher. And then
there is her brother, who knows nothing about being a teenage girl, and can only complain about the way Alice chews with
her mouth open.
It seems like Alice needs someone to show her the ropes on being a girl -- and quick!
Alice McKinley is just so innocent that you can’t help but fall in love with her. THE AGONY OF ALICE is perfect for any
pre-teen who isn’t quite sure of what lies ahead for them and the obstacles that they just might have to face.