Amelia Rules: Whatever Makes you Happy by Jimmy Gownley. Harrisbrg, PA: Renaissance Press, 2006.

ISBN: 978-0-7434-7909-7

Annotation: This is the second in a popular graphic novel series. Amelia’s life is complicated. Her parents are divorced, she’s moved to a new town, and she is sure that in her family she is the only normal one. With her gang of superhero friends and ninjas she’s trying to find out why everyone is being so nice to her.

Media: pen and ink

Rating: 4Q/5P

RAC 7.28.09

Gownley, J. (2006). Amelia rules! Volume 2: What makes you happy. Harrisburg, PA: Renaissance Press. 0971216940 4Q/4P

Summary: Tween Amelia has divorced parents, she’s part of a superhero club, and she’s in love with one of her best friends. It’s about learning to balance life and friends, and doing what makes you happy.

Media: Pen and ink, color. Digital effects?

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Art: Colorful, cartoonish drawings

Genre and Themes: Fiction, Tween, Divorce

Age Range: Grades 4-6

What the book is about: Amelia is young girl straddling the gap between her childhood and teenage years; still playing superhero games but also wanting to be a rockstar.  This book depicts her struggles with her parents divorce and her relationships with friends with a nice dose of humor.

Notes: This is the second compilation of the Amelia Rules series.

Lesson Plan Three - Amelia Rules.doc

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