Effie at the Wedding - Book Review

Title ~ Effie at the Wedding
Series ~ Single Title
Author ~ Tracy Marchini
Release Date ~ March 30, 2011
Age Group ~ Middle Grade
Publisher ~ Squirrel Books
Source ~ The Teen {Book} Scene

GOODREADS SUMMARY

Effie has a million reasons why she's not thrilled to be at her sister's wedding -- and the monstrously pink bridesmaid's dress isn't even on the list. When Effie finds herself locked in the bathroom, she thinks she might just stay there. After all, it's better than hearing from her mom about how often she's been to the buffet or how beautiful Ophelia looks in her wedding dress.

In this hysterical young adult short story, Effie will have to find a reason to celebrate... or get used to her porcelain throne.

REVIEW

Effie makes lists. Not only that, but her lists are hilarious. Effie also has a talent for thinking up the most ridiculous reasons why she is right. Like the saying goes, I think she could argue with a brick wall.

Here are some lists of my own.

Why I Love Effie at the Wedding

Laughable lists

Middle grade goodness

It takes place in a bathroom

It is nicely paced

Why Effie at the Wedding is Funny

Effie’s pink bridesmaid gown

The story of Effie getting locked in the bathroom

A crazy cat lady reference

Aunt Mia giving boy advice

I Wish

Effie was not so self-centered

The story was longer and had more about the wedding

There was another book coming out

RATING

5 Loved

COVER COMMENTS

Reasons This Cover is GREAT

Green and pink go great together

The present is sparkly

What girl doesn’t love flowers?