In this follow-up to "Grace Harlowe's Freshman Year at High School, " the girls enter their sophomore year and are intent on beating their rivals, the junior class, on the basketball court. First published in 1911, this fast-paced tale of friendship also reveals many interesting things--good and bad--about our past. Illustrations.
Praise for Aunt Claire Presents
"If you know of any girls who like to read, and to whom you would like to introduce the old-time series books that so many of us enjoy, I would gladly suggest that you consider these modern reprints. And, in fact, you might want to buy a second set for yourself."
—Yellowback Library
"I've found that vintage series books are an excellent alternative to modern children's books. These wholesome series books are filled with excitement and adventure—my kids genuinely love them!"
—Judy Hoch, contentedathome.com
"If you're looking for a strong female role model with a strong dose of history, Aunt Claire Presents, published by Laboratory Books, is just what you need!"
—homeschoolhideout.com
"I love the look of the books. The cover art is a great combination of old-world charm mixed with modern colors and design. What is even better to me is that if you remove the dust jacket, you can see the vintage cover hidden underneath. . . . These would make great Christmas gifts for your middle-grade, adventure-loving daughters."
—Betsy Strauss, familystyleschooling.com
"These books lend themselves very well to use as history supplements. . . . Of great value in these books is the section at the beginning entitled 'A Note from Aunt Claire' which provides excellent background information for the stories."
—Sallie Borrink, sallieborrink.com
"With so much of the middle-grade fiction published today full of themes entirely inappropriate for a sensitive six-year-old, books for an accelerated reader can be incredibly hard to find. . . . I'm so thankful for throwback chapter books, like these 1910 novels re-released under the series name Aunt Claire Presents, published by Laboratory Books. These books are big on adventure, but nil on romance—so perfect for my tiny, voracious reader."
—Gina Munsey, oaxacaborn.com
Rating: 9 diamond butterfly pendants out of 10 for bringing back a classic tale and introducing it to a whole new generation of readers!
—Reading Is Fun, Not Mental, reviewing The Automobile Girls at Newport
