Eliza Bing Is (Not) a Star by Carmella Van Vleet
Published by Holiday House on September 25th 2018
ISBN: 0823440249
Pages: 256
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Eliza Bing Is (Not) A Star

 

Eliza Bing has decided to try out for the middle school play to be with her best friend, because that’s what BBFs do.  What she doesn’t expect is to be really talented in acting, especially improv.  She is fitting in her Taekwondo and makes it through to being a Gold Belt.  Besides her many activities she has ADHD, but she is able to control it and it’s not an impediment.  But with middle school life there are emotions and arguments between even the best of friends.  There is also humor and some jealousy but all works out well in the end and the play, even with some unexpected lines, is a success.  This book is cheerful, has a strong family dynamic, and has a sweet pre-romance where pinky fingers are all that touch.  It is recommended for students in grades 4-7.

 

Reviewed by Ellen Spring, Oceanside High School, Rockland