THE WEDDING PLANNER'S DAUGHTER by Coleen Murtagh Paratore
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 5/23/06
Publisher: Aladdin
Reviewed by: Harmony
Rating: 5 Stars
Willa Havisham may be the only twelve-year-old who reads classics, eats cherry cordials, and just so happens to be the
worst wisher in the world.
Her glamorous single mother, Stella, plans the most beautiful weddings and is constantly moving the two of them around.
When they finally move back to Stella's childhood hometown of Bramble, Cape Cod, Willa begins to think her wishes are
coming true. She's made her first-ever best friend, is bonding with her crazy Nana, and, best of all, Stella seems to be falling
for Willa's English teacher -- who just happens to be perfect dad material.
But when, after a wedding disaster, Stella is ready to pack up and throw everyone out, how can Willa stop everything from
going back to the way it was?
THE WEDDING PLANNER'S DAUGHTER was a book I'd been hearing about for awhile, so when the chance came up to
review it, I was excited. It ended up being one of the most hilarious books I've read in quite some time. The characters, Willa
especially, were so well-developed and real. I could understand Stella's hesitation but also Willa's determination. Everything in
the book was well-thought out and easy to relate to.
I'll definitely be recommending this to my librarian and friends. Now I can't wait to read the sequel!
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 5/23/06
Publisher: Aladdin
Reviewed by: Harmony
Rating: 5 Stars
Willa Havisham may be the only twelve-year-old who reads classics, eats cherry cordials, and just so happens to be the
worst wisher in the world.
Her glamorous single mother, Stella, plans the most beautiful weddings and is constantly moving the two of them around.
When they finally move back to Stella's childhood hometown of Bramble, Cape Cod, Willa begins to think her wishes are
coming true. She's made her first-ever best friend, is bonding with her crazy Nana, and, best of all, Stella seems to be falling
for Willa's English teacher -- who just happens to be perfect dad material.
But when, after a wedding disaster, Stella is ready to pack up and throw everyone out, how can Willa stop everything from
going back to the way it was?
THE WEDDING PLANNER'S DAUGHTER was a book I'd been hearing about for awhile, so when the chance came up to
review it, I was excited. It ended up being one of the most hilarious books I've read in quite some time. The characters, Willa
especially, were so well-developed and real. I could understand Stella's hesitation but also Willa's determination. Everything in
the book was well-thought out and easy to relate to.
I'll definitely be recommending this to my librarian and friends. Now I can't wait to read the sequel!
The Wedding Planner's Daughter Bk. 1
by Coleen Murtagh Paratore
by Coleen Murtagh Paratore