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Save The Lemmings
When her Texty-Talky invention makes Natalie an overnight sensation, the media digs until they find a way to smear her goody-goody image.
Eighth grade inventor, Natalie Isabelle Cailean Edwardsis the N.I.C.E. girl who finishes last with the kids in school. Sappy inspirational phrases and monochromatic outfits have all but her best friends wrinkling their nose at her. When Natalie's invention, the Texty-Talky, goes nationwide, she becomes an overnight sensation. Suddenly her days consist of photo shoots and interviews with little time left for her friends. But the spotlight soon turns sour. A local reporter shatters her good-girl image by reporting a graffiti incident and the media launches into a smear campaign. It is so bad, even her friends start to believe the stories. Will Natalie be able to overcome the lies being printed about her?
Eighth grade inventor, Natalie Isabelle Cailean Edwardsis the N.I.C.E. girl who finishes last with the kids in school. Sappy inspirational phrases and monochromatic outfits have all but her best friends wrinkling their nose at her. When Natalie's invention, the Texty-Talky, goes nationwide, she becomes an overnight sensation. Suddenly her days consist of photo shoots and interviews with little time left for her friends. But the spotlight soon turns sour. A local reporter shatters her good-girl image by reporting a graffiti incident and the media launches into a smear campaign. It is so bad, even her friends start to believe the stories. Will Natalie be able to overcome the lies being printed about her?
108 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 10, 2012
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Kai Strand
29 books114 followersThanks for your interest in my books and me. I love talking books with readers and hope you’ll share your thoughts on my books by leaving a review and/or dropping me an email. It’s easiest to get a hold of me through my website (kaistrand.com). Perhaps you clicked on my bio to find out things about me, such as I hate to handle raw meat, I’m a wife and mother of four, a compulsive walker, and a Mozart fangirl. But since you stopped by, what I really want you to know is that I love that you read. Readers are smart, quick-witted, and usually good conversationalists—even if it’s only in their head. Introverts unite!
I write middle grade fiction because those are the most formative years of our lives. It’s when we are trying to claim our freedom, while still being restricted by rules. The things we learn in books can give us the skills to navigate that maze. I write young adult fiction because there are no limits to what message I share or how I share it. Plus young adult readers are some of the most passionate readers out there. I heart YA readers.
If you’d like an image of me as a writer, go ahead and picture me with my laptop in a quaint bookshop café, fingers flying over the keys while the words pour out of my fingertips. It’s much better than the real image of me in my pajamas with coffee breath, sinking into the me-sized crater in the couch, grumbling at my laptop when the words don’t come.
Read an interview with Kai here on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...
I write middle grade fiction because those are the most formative years of our lives. It’s when we are trying to claim our freedom, while still being restricted by rules. The things we learn in books can give us the skills to navigate that maze. I write young adult fiction because there are no limits to what message I share or how I share it. Plus young adult readers are some of the most passionate readers out there. I heart YA readers.
If you’d like an image of me as a writer, go ahead and picture me with my laptop in a quaint bookshop café, fingers flying over the keys while the words pour out of my fingertips. It’s much better than the real image of me in my pajamas with coffee breath, sinking into the me-sized crater in the couch, grumbling at my laptop when the words don’t come.
Read an interview with Kai here on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...
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April 8, 2013
Save the Lemmings by Kai Strand is a wonderful young readers book about a teenage inventor, Natalie. She's not exactly a social misfit, but Natalie lives in her own well pressed, pastel and pleated world. She's very bright and loves to tinker around and invent things. She's been working on a special item, the Texty-Talky. The device is an overnight sensation.
Suddenly, Natalie finds her life spinning out of control. Everyone wants interviews, commercials and a piece of the multi-million pie. All Natalie wants is to get on with her life and spend time with her friends.
Unfortunately, a nasty practical joke turns Natalie into a media sensation. The press have a heyday, and everyone shuns her. It's at that time that Natalie decides to take control of her life once more and faces adversity head on.
Natalie Isabelle Cailean Edwards (N.I.C.E.) is a sweet, caring person. She's also naïve and doesn't see the bad things in someone's character. That gets her into trouble when she trusts the wrong person. We've all known someone like Natalie, generous, friendly, flighty and trusting. She's so perfect, it's a little disgusting, and she has no idea that she's completely clueless.
However, there is a strength in Natalie that no one realized was there, including Natalie herself. She faces the problems that invade her life and confronts them with great ingenuity. She perseveres and takes her life back.
I loved this book. It is more than a story about one girl's success and adversity. It is a true social commentary without being a social commentary. Everything that Natalie goes through is completely believable. Similar things happen all the time. A person makes one judgement error and instead of being America's Darling, she becomes a social pariah. Even the people she most loves and trusts lose faith in her, but she gets it back.
This is a great book for young teens through adults. Natalie's struggles can give someone hope and courage that they can overcome their weaknesses with a little faith and quick thinking.
Five Golden Acorns!
© Dellani Oakes
Suddenly, Natalie finds her life spinning out of control. Everyone wants interviews, commercials and a piece of the multi-million pie. All Natalie wants is to get on with her life and spend time with her friends.
Unfortunately, a nasty practical joke turns Natalie into a media sensation. The press have a heyday, and everyone shuns her. It's at that time that Natalie decides to take control of her life once more and faces adversity head on.
Natalie Isabelle Cailean Edwards (N.I.C.E.) is a sweet, caring person. She's also naïve and doesn't see the bad things in someone's character. That gets her into trouble when she trusts the wrong person. We've all known someone like Natalie, generous, friendly, flighty and trusting. She's so perfect, it's a little disgusting, and she has no idea that she's completely clueless.
However, there is a strength in Natalie that no one realized was there, including Natalie herself. She faces the problems that invade her life and confronts them with great ingenuity. She perseveres and takes her life back.
I loved this book. It is more than a story about one girl's success and adversity. It is a true social commentary without being a social commentary. Everything that Natalie goes through is completely believable. Similar things happen all the time. A person makes one judgement error and instead of being America's Darling, she becomes a social pariah. Even the people she most loves and trusts lose faith in her, but she gets it back.
This is a great book for young teens through adults. Natalie's struggles can give someone hope and courage that they can overcome their weaknesses with a little faith and quick thinking.
Five Golden Acorns!
© Dellani Oakes
April 5, 2019
Always positive, always upbeat, always has a kind word to say. You probably know someone like this. Maybe you are that person. Natalie is just that very person. She is twelve years old and in the eighth grade. She has good friends, helpful teachers, and hands-on parents. She also has her share of "mean girls".
Natalie is an inventor. She invented the Texty-Talky which her father helped her sell to his company. This becomes an overnight sensation. It changes her life in the snap of her fingers but, as she finds out, sometimes fame isn't all it's cracked up to be. Her friends aren't talking to her and the reporters just want a sensationalized story. In fact, she is quickly linked to drugs and aliens. Natalie is changed a little on the inside but, true to her nature, she faces everything head on and gets through her problems.
Oh yeah, and she wants to save the lemmings.
I would recommend this to 5th graders on up. It is a good story and a quick easy read.
Natalie is an inventor. She invented the Texty-Talky which her father helped her sell to his company. This becomes an overnight sensation. It changes her life in the snap of her fingers but, as she finds out, sometimes fame isn't all it's cracked up to be. Her friends aren't talking to her and the reporters just want a sensationalized story. In fact, she is quickly linked to drugs and aliens. Natalie is changed a little on the inside but, true to her nature, she faces everything head on and gets through her problems.
Oh yeah, and she wants to save the lemmings.
I would recommend this to 5th graders on up. It is a good story and a quick easy read.
April 28, 2017
I enjoyed this little book. First of all, it is just the right size for the young audience it targets, so is a rather short but good read. Secondly, the author worked her magic into creating believable characters of varying personalities to whom young readers can relate.
Save The Lemmings, by Kai Strand, delves into the interests and conflicts of a girl in her nearly-teen life. The star of her book is Natalie, a twelve-year-old in grade eight. She is smart, a young inventor, and not the trendiest dresser in school – but that doesn’t bother her. She is her own person, a nice girl who is focused on doing well with her life.
With a few ideas from her three best friends, Natalie invents a handy little tool for communication and calls it the Texty-Talker. During her research she comes across an organization called Save the Lemmings and gets wrapped up in wanting to save the little suicidal animals. (Actually, as the author points out at the end of her book, some lemmings die during migration, but it is unintentional and a myth that they’re self-destructive.)
When her invention becomes a nationwide hit and Natalie is thrust into the public limelight ill-prepared, problems arise. There are those who are jealous and the bullying she occasionally experiences increases; she is set up for trouble and falls right into it. Rumours fly. With her reputation at stake, even her friends begin to doubt her, and … well … I’m not going to tell you anymore, except to say, this little book is very fitting for today’s young readers – with all the peer pressure that’s going on.
Warning: in a couple of conversations God’s name is ill-used, but even so – do let your children read Save The Lemmings. It is inspiring for those who want to move forward with their hopes and dreams and not give in to negative peer pressure.
You can visit Kai Strand at www.kaistrand.com
Save The Lemmings, by Kai Strand, delves into the interests and conflicts of a girl in her nearly-teen life. The star of her book is Natalie, a twelve-year-old in grade eight. She is smart, a young inventor, and not the trendiest dresser in school – but that doesn’t bother her. She is her own person, a nice girl who is focused on doing well with her life.
With a few ideas from her three best friends, Natalie invents a handy little tool for communication and calls it the Texty-Talker. During her research she comes across an organization called Save the Lemmings and gets wrapped up in wanting to save the little suicidal animals. (Actually, as the author points out at the end of her book, some lemmings die during migration, but it is unintentional and a myth that they’re self-destructive.)
When her invention becomes a nationwide hit and Natalie is thrust into the public limelight ill-prepared, problems arise. There are those who are jealous and the bullying she occasionally experiences increases; she is set up for trouble and falls right into it. Rumours fly. With her reputation at stake, even her friends begin to doubt her, and … well … I’m not going to tell you anymore, except to say, this little book is very fitting for today’s young readers – with all the peer pressure that’s going on.
Warning: in a couple of conversations God’s name is ill-used, but even so – do let your children read Save The Lemmings. It is inspiring for those who want to move forward with their hopes and dreams and not give in to negative peer pressure.
You can visit Kai Strand at www.kaistrand.com
May 8, 2019
My 12 year old daughter (6th grader) helped read this book. First, we both agreed the the narrator did a great job with the voices and overall narration but her voice took some getting used to as it was a bit high pitched. The story line was interesting as there were a lot of plots within the story... school, fame, friend issues, bully issues, and saving the lemmings. You see Natalie grow as she is dealing with the different challenges that are thrown her way. Natalie tries to stay true to herself (inspirational quotes, sunshine, rainbows and stars) and becomes more normal and less irritating by still being a happy person but not over the top. It's a good quick read and I think it is geared towards 5th graders and up.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
November 7, 2012
Eighth grader, Natalie Edwards spent much of her time with her three best friends Jayne, Sandra and Tamilla. Natalie had a lab at home where she worked on an invention that her and her friends swapped ideas and solutions to create a model and hopefully submit it her father's boss. They had decided to call the product Texty-Talky.
Natalie was also interested in the cause SAVING THE LEMMINGS. Which is a little rodent in the Arctic that would in large numbers, during their migration, throw themselves off a mountain committing suicide. The only way to stop this was to build small fences that would prevent their senseless act of suicide. But she seemed to be the only person who cared to save the lemmings.
Natalie also had a thorn in her side by the name of Trudy. No matter how calm Natalie tried to remain during the onslaught of Trudy's harassment Trudy would remain persistent in her meanness. Trudy plotted to get nice girl Natalie in trouble by setting a trap that could possibly destroy Natalie's good reputation and her bright future. It could also cause her family and friends to mistrust Natalie. Natalie was accused of a Bad Deed and would have to do penance for that deed. Which in actuality the deed was a creation of Trudy's.
Then out of nowhere Natalie hits the limelight when her invention is accepted by her father's boss and hits the local stores. She is regaled by the school officials and her friends for her success of such a great accomplishment at such a young age. She becomes very popular with the media which causes her friends to shy away from her because she never has time to spend with them since she became a celebrity.
Then her life began to fall apart. The media found out about the supposed BAD DEED! The media took off like a fire and it grew to even more horrendous false accusations.
How has all of this affected her efforts to Save the Lemmings? Will anyone trust her again? Has she lost her friends? What can she do about all the slander against her? How will she redeem herself?
In so many ways this is a great story. There are lesson to be learned in this story like bullying, perseverance, friendship, loyalty, trust and most importantly holding true to yourself.
The author took a not so ordinary eighth grade girl that was true to herself in order to show our children how life can sometimes give us lemmings. Oh, I meant lemons that can be made into lemonade if only we can get past all the sour events in our life. Persevere!!!
I highly recommend this book.
I rated this book a 5 out of 5.
Disclosure
I received a free copy of this book from Featherweight Press for review. I was in no way compensated for this review. It is my own opinion.
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Natalie was also interested in the cause SAVING THE LEMMINGS. Which is a little rodent in the Arctic that would in large numbers, during their migration, throw themselves off a mountain committing suicide. The only way to stop this was to build small fences that would prevent their senseless act of suicide. But she seemed to be the only person who cared to save the lemmings.
Natalie also had a thorn in her side by the name of Trudy. No matter how calm Natalie tried to remain during the onslaught of Trudy's harassment Trudy would remain persistent in her meanness. Trudy plotted to get nice girl Natalie in trouble by setting a trap that could possibly destroy Natalie's good reputation and her bright future. It could also cause her family and friends to mistrust Natalie. Natalie was accused of a Bad Deed and would have to do penance for that deed. Which in actuality the deed was a creation of Trudy's.
Then out of nowhere Natalie hits the limelight when her invention is accepted by her father's boss and hits the local stores. She is regaled by the school officials and her friends for her success of such a great accomplishment at such a young age. She becomes very popular with the media which causes her friends to shy away from her because she never has time to spend with them since she became a celebrity.
Then her life began to fall apart. The media found out about the supposed BAD DEED! The media took off like a fire and it grew to even more horrendous false accusations.
How has all of this affected her efforts to Save the Lemmings? Will anyone trust her again? Has she lost her friends? What can she do about all the slander against her? How will she redeem herself?
In so many ways this is a great story. There are lesson to be learned in this story like bullying, perseverance, friendship, loyalty, trust and most importantly holding true to yourself.
The author took a not so ordinary eighth grade girl that was true to herself in order to show our children how life can sometimes give us lemmings. Oh, I meant lemons that can be made into lemonade if only we can get past all the sour events in our life. Persevere!!!
I highly recommend this book.
I rated this book a 5 out of 5.
Disclosure
I received a free copy of this book from Featherweight Press for review. I was in no way compensated for this review. It is my own opinion.
If you found this review helpful vote yes or no my link text
November 5, 2012
How would you react if you were accused of inventing something by talking to aliens while on drugs? Twelve-year-old Natalie Isabelle Cailean Edwards is an eighth-grade student at Carver Middle School in Hobokins, WI. With the encouragement of her best friends, Sandra, Tamilla, and Jayne, she invents a device known as a Texty-Talky. While trying to help Natalie find a “laminate” for the device, Jayne mistakenly types in “lemminate” for a computer search and brings up a website “Save the Lemmings Foundation.” Natalie is fascinated by the cause of keeping the lemmings from committing suicide and decides to join it. However, she also has enemies at school. Trudy, Eric, Isis, and Flame cook up a plot to trick Natalie into thinking that they are painting a mural in the gym for a community service project and when she comes to help them she is charged with vandalism.
Meanwhile, Natalie’s father has introduced the Texty-Talky to his company, and his boss agrees to manufacture and market the device, which turns into an overnight sensation. Natalie receives a lot of attention in the press as a result of her invention, even making the front page of a Chicago newspaper, and is drawn into the business of promoting the Texty-Talky. Unfortunately, a reporter finds out about the vandalism charge and makes it public. Then stories begin to appear saying that Natalie didn’t invent the device but stole it from aliens or that she dreamed up the invention while doing drugs. Even her best friends start treating her unfairly. Her dreams become nightmares in which lemmings are using Texty-Talkies to coordinate their suicide attempts. What can she do? Will she ever find out who’s behind the smear campaign? And how might she use the lemmings to help?
Embedded within the fabric of this somewhat humorous, perhaps satirical, story are a number of incisive observations about life for a twelve-year-old in a modern middle school. Some people may feel as if the main character is a “goody two-shoes” or even almost a caricature, but I like Natalie. She always wants to do what’s right and tries her very best to be a nice person. As to language concerns, aide from a few common euphemisms (e.g., gosh), the words “God” and “lordy” are each used once as interjections. Also, during a publicity photo shoot, Natalie wears a miniskirt and is told, “But your butt should stick out further.” However, Natalie is a good illustration of how to handle oneself in a tough situation. As one person in the story says, “If life hands you a lemming, make lemmingade.” In a note at the end of the book, author Kai Strand explains that the idea that lemmings commit mass suicide during migration is a myth and that the “Save the Lemmings Foundation” is fictional. The book will encourage young people to do what they can to “save the lemmings” in their own lives.
Meanwhile, Natalie’s father has introduced the Texty-Talky to his company, and his boss agrees to manufacture and market the device, which turns into an overnight sensation. Natalie receives a lot of attention in the press as a result of her invention, even making the front page of a Chicago newspaper, and is drawn into the business of promoting the Texty-Talky. Unfortunately, a reporter finds out about the vandalism charge and makes it public. Then stories begin to appear saying that Natalie didn’t invent the device but stole it from aliens or that she dreamed up the invention while doing drugs. Even her best friends start treating her unfairly. Her dreams become nightmares in which lemmings are using Texty-Talkies to coordinate their suicide attempts. What can she do? Will she ever find out who’s behind the smear campaign? And how might she use the lemmings to help?
Embedded within the fabric of this somewhat humorous, perhaps satirical, story are a number of incisive observations about life for a twelve-year-old in a modern middle school. Some people may feel as if the main character is a “goody two-shoes” or even almost a caricature, but I like Natalie. She always wants to do what’s right and tries her very best to be a nice person. As to language concerns, aide from a few common euphemisms (e.g., gosh), the words “God” and “lordy” are each used once as interjections. Also, during a publicity photo shoot, Natalie wears a miniskirt and is told, “But your butt should stick out further.” However, Natalie is a good illustration of how to handle oneself in a tough situation. As one person in the story says, “If life hands you a lemming, make lemmingade.” In a note at the end of the book, author Kai Strand explains that the idea that lemmings commit mass suicide during migration is a myth and that the “Save the Lemmings Foundation” is fictional. The book will encourage young people to do what they can to “save the lemmings” in their own lives.
September 28, 2012
Do you know someone who is always cheery and smiley and greets you with a happy saying? Does this person make you want to hide every time you see them approaching you? Does their positive outlook on life inspire you? Or does it make you want to snap back at them “Why are you always so upbeat, huh?”
In SAVE THE LEMMINGS, Author Kai Strand’s latest novel for middle grade readers, we meet 12-year-old Natalie Isabelle Cailean Edwards who always has a snappy saying and a huge smile for her friends, teachers, and the other students at school. Natalie, with help from her best friends, invents the Texty-Talky, and once her invention becomes a reality life will never be the same for Natalie. The author creates a distinct personality for other characters in the story, as well as for her main character, Natalie. Sandra is the grumpy athlete; Jayne scratches a lot; Tamilla is a computer genius. And what’s a book without a bad guy? SAVE THE LEMMINGS has Trudy and her buddies that delight in making fun of Natalie and even getting her into serious trouble whenever they can. Where do the lemmings from the title come in, you might be wondering? The little critters play an important role in the story, but I don’t want to give away too much. You’ll see when you read the book.
Kai Strand has written a story that should appeal to middle school/tween readers who are budding inventors or just students that enjoy a fun read with a subtle lesson about the price of fame. This book would make a great addition to school classrooms, public libraries, and your own private library. And after you finish reading it, go out and “Save the Lemmings.” You’ll be happy you did.
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In SAVE THE LEMMINGS, Author Kai Strand’s latest novel for middle grade readers, we meet 12-year-old Natalie Isabelle Cailean Edwards who always has a snappy saying and a huge smile for her friends, teachers, and the other students at school. Natalie, with help from her best friends, invents the Texty-Talky, and once her invention becomes a reality life will never be the same for Natalie. The author creates a distinct personality for other characters in the story, as well as for her main character, Natalie. Sandra is the grumpy athlete; Jayne scratches a lot; Tamilla is a computer genius. And what’s a book without a bad guy? SAVE THE LEMMINGS has Trudy and her buddies that delight in making fun of Natalie and even getting her into serious trouble whenever they can. Where do the lemmings from the title come in, you might be wondering? The little critters play an important role in the story, but I don’t want to give away too much. You’ll see when you read the book.
Kai Strand has written a story that should appeal to middle school/tween readers who are budding inventors or just students that enjoy a fun read with a subtle lesson about the price of fame. This book would make a great addition to school classrooms, public libraries, and your own private library. And after you finish reading it, go out and “Save the Lemmings.” You’ll be happy you did.
EBook courtesy of the author.
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November 8, 2012
Natalie Edwards is known as a NICE girl in her school. Natalie is also a young inventor. Her life changes forever when her latest invention, the Texty-Talky, is a national sensation. Natalie travels all around the country doing radio interviews, talk shows, and photo shoots. Her fame starts to get to her friends Soon even her closest friends are ignoring her. The bad part is, Natalie doesn’t even know why they are mad. A reporter decides to crush her reputation as the NICE girl when he reports an incident involving graffiti. When all of her fame turns bad, even her most admired teacher believes all of the horrible rumors. Natalie is faced with overcoming the lies being spread about her. Will she lose her friends forever?
I truly enjoyed this Kai Strand book and look forward to reading more of her books. (Reviewed by M.Ingram)
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I truly enjoyed this Kai Strand book and look forward to reading more of her books. (Reviewed by M.Ingram)
Author Website: www.kaistrand.com
Blog Address: http://kaistrand.blogspot.com/
Twitter URL: @KaiStrand
Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/kai.strand.9
Facebook Fan Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/KaiStrandAut...
DISCLOSURE: A complimentary softcover copy of Save the Lemmings was provided by World Of Ink Network on behalf of the author and publisher.
November 3, 2012
Save the Lemmings is the perfect tween read as it takes place in a Middle school - Eighth grade to be precise. Natalie , is the super nice girl. The one who is always cheery, never gets into trouble, always dressed to the nines and even has these quirky sayings that she pops along with throughout the novel. Save the Lemmings follows Natalie through the creation of her invention - the Texty-Talk . At 12yrs old , she finally has the invention sold to her Dad's company but as she becomes famous and out in the public , she will soon discover that being famous isn't exactly that much fun. Even worse when her friends are feeling left out too . Natalie , though has another more serious passion on her hands. She wants to help "Save the Lemmings". Can she help save the cause closer to her heart or will her newfound fame stand in the way of achieving her dreams ?
Find out all this and more in Save the Lemmings by Kai Strand.
Find out all this and more in Save the Lemmings by Kai Strand.
May 5, 2013
4 STARS
Save the Lemmings is a fun about a girl who invents a texty-talky. They take off big time. She is overwhelmed with all the attention from news reporters. Natalie then has false news stories made up about her.
Natalie besides inventing sees a story about saving the Lemmings and tries to get the word out about the Lemmings. No one wants to really save them they all just want to talk about her invention.
The story is fast paced. Kids can be nice and they can be cruel to each other. Natalie always tries to be nice. She does change a bit, but who does not change at that age. Natalie has to decide what to keep and what is not working for her.
The Save the Lemmings is not a real charity it just made up for the book.
I won the book from I am a Reader, Not a Writer blog.
Published August 10th 2012 by Featherweight Press 108 pages ISBN:1608207102
Save the Lemmings is a fun about a girl who invents a texty-talky. They take off big time. She is overwhelmed with all the attention from news reporters. Natalie then has false news stories made up about her.
Natalie besides inventing sees a story about saving the Lemmings and tries to get the word out about the Lemmings. No one wants to really save them they all just want to talk about her invention.
The story is fast paced. Kids can be nice and they can be cruel to each other. Natalie always tries to be nice. She does change a bit, but who does not change at that age. Natalie has to decide what to keep and what is not working for her.
The Save the Lemmings is not a real charity it just made up for the book.
I won the book from I am a Reader, Not a Writer blog.
Published August 10th 2012 by Featherweight Press 108 pages ISBN:1608207102
September 27, 2012
Save the Lemmings is a fun read. The main character, Natalie, is a twelve year old Midwestern girl who is part Pollyanna and part Nancy Drew. She seems almost too nice and perfect to be real, but when she becomes famous for one of her inventions; her life takes a turn - for the worse. All the young people in the story are described well. The author certainly knows this age group. I especially like tough girl, Trudy. Natalie is almost annoying with her super cheerfulness and matching outfits, but she has real feelings and her efforts to do good are genuine. This is shown to us through carefully crafted action and dialogue. I like the message that one should not believe everything you read and see on the media. This is a great book for the ten to fourteen year old set.
September 3, 2012
Natalie is a twelve-year-old inventor. Her latest invention, the Texty-Talky, becomes a sensation and she’s famous. With fame comes twisted lies about stealing ideas from aliens, drug use, and vandalism. Dealing with mean girls and rabid reporters isn’t easy, and things will become worse if her friends drift from her. This is an adorable MG book with a spirited, positive, likeable main character who deals with the conflict of being thrown into the spotlight.
September 13, 2012
This is a quick read that Tweens will enjoy. Natalie is a likeable, quirky character who must face the perils of her new found fame (the tabloid stories were great!) Her ability to bring some good out of a bad situation is a nice message--and who wouldn't want to Save the Lemmings!
October 19, 2012
I liked this book. I think it's a good book for a young reader, but maybe not for a adult reader who like to read young adult books.
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