Amazing Abby : Drama Queen by Emma Moss
Girls can vlog bk 2. Macmillan Childrens' Books, 2016. ISBN
9781509817382
(Age: 11+) Recommended. Pink cover, glittery lettering and cute
polaroids didn't bode well. As expected, the stereotypical tween
love triangle between protagonist, hot boy and narcissistic school
bully; results in Abby being continually set-up and looking foolish.
In this sequel to Lucy Locket: Online Disaster (Girls
Can Vlog bk 1) Abby's good times vlogging outweighs the
hijinks of Dakota, who is the ultimate mean girl.
Abby shines in the company of her loyal group of friends who are
members of the youtube channel she founded: Girls Can Vlog, but is
she neglecting her school work? Readers will delight in the
different genres used to re-create the girls' youtube videos. Text
messages, scripts, viewer counts, photos and comment feeds enable us
to experience each fun-filled vlog on paper. It takes initial
adjustment, but we quickly adapt and are thoroughly engaged.
Despite a predictable plot, readers cannot help developing an
interest in creating vlogs collaboratively, and learning about the
techniques and content via the featured video scripts. To be fair,
there are also lessons to be learned. Author, Emma Moss, touches on:
school pressures, cheating, bullying and friendship. Girls can
Vlog's strength lies in its innovative style. Macmillan
produced cute youtube trailers
for this series, which will no doubt attract equally cute youtube
responses. Recommended for junior high girls.
Deborah Robins