Synopses & Reviews
At the end of
My Life in Pink and Green, Lucy Desberg had just won the grant that would save her familys pharmacyand turn it into a modern eco-spa. Now its summer, and the work has begun in earnest. Lucy figures that with the spa opening and her sister, Claudia, home, shell have a great summer. But her sister brings a new boyfriend, and their investor brings his extremely irritating daughter, Bevin. Plus theres a new spa coordinator in charge of the plans, and so Lucy finds herself at loose ends. Whats a girl to do? A makeover, of course. But this time Lucys makeover skills might not smooth over the cracks in her happy family . . .
Praise for My Summer of Pink and Green
"Through Lucys perseverance and entrepreneurial spirit, Greenwald reminds readers that dreams are worth pursuing."
Kirkus Reviews
"Lucy charms readers once again with her positive attitude and dedication to beauty, make-up, and environmental well-being."
School Library Journal
"My Summer of Pink and Green is a relaxing, quick-paced read
Young girls will enjoy this story filled with a strong protagonist, likeable characters, and themes of friendship."
VOYA Magazine
Award:
Spring 2013 Kids' Indie Next List
Review
"Lucy's inimitably irrepressible manner makes her a fine guide through the shoals of early adolescence."
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"Greenwald’s latest has an intimate, “girl to girl” feel that will resonate with those on the verge of teen (and tween)hood."
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"Lucy’s personality continues to offer peer readers emotional wisdom tied to credible examples of the ties that bind, bend, and reconnect as kids move from early to middle adolescence."
Synopsis
Lucy Desberg is in eighth grade, and shes determined to make this year perfect. Over the course of the year, though, her talents for makeup and problem-solving will be put to the test.On the outside, things couldnt be better: her familys spa is doing well, and she has a boyfriend, Yamir. But Yamirs in high school now, and Lucys too embarrassed to admit that he hasnt called her in weeks. To take her mind off him, she throws herself into planning the eighth-grade masquerade, using her makeup skills to rally her classmates. But as she soon learns, ignoring a problem does not make it go away. Its destined to pop up at the worst possible time.Lucys resourcefulness will be put to the test as she grows up and starts making decisions about the type of person—and girlfriend and friend and daughter and sister—that she wants to be.
About the Author
Lisa Greenwald is the author of Reel Life Starring Us, Sweet Treats & Secret Crushes, and My Life in Pink & Green. She works in the library at the Birch Wathen Lenox School in Manhattan and is a graduate of the New Schools MFA program in writing for children. She lives in Brooklyn. Visit her online at lisagreenwald.com.