Books like Much Ado About Anne (The Mother-Daughter Book Club #2) by Heather Vogel Frederick
In "Much Ado About Anne," four girls continue their mother‑daughter book club at Walden Middle School, reading Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic "Anne of Green Gables." Their friendship is tested by a mean, trouble‑making classmate, challenging their courage, empathy and teamwork as they navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. The novel explores the bonds between mothers and daughters, the power of literature and the importance of supportive friendships in a growing‑up setting.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Heather Vogel Frederick
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