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SUMMARY:
Here it is the exciting and funny sequel to “Bindi Babes.” This book picks up right after the first novel ends, and continues to explore the developing relationship the three sisters have with their Auntie from India. Their father is also beginning to evolve and plays a larger role in this novel, but again it is the three sisters who are front and center with their silly schemes.

Amber develops a brilliant scheme to help turn the school fundraising dance into the event of the year. Of course her plans never come off quite as expected, and she places her family right in the middle of a sticky situation when she invites a “down and out” Indian film star to stay with them “for a while.” They never expect their poverty-stricken houseguest to turn into a diva and begin to ruin their lives!

WHO WOULD LOVE THIS BOOK? A kid who...

enjoys funny yet somewhat predictable books about family dramas, friendship, and teen relationships,
has an Indian background
is a reluctant reader
likes an easy interesting and entertaining, lighthearted read
is a girl or likes “girlie-books”
is dealing with teenage social angst
is interested and open to learning about different cultures

WHAT ELSE?
This story is a bit predictable and is therefore perhaps not as interesting as the first book, but its humour and this predictability make it great for reluctant readers. It may hook girls for the whole series, as it is educational as far as the cultural aspect goes and again, it’s hilarious. The girls are the exact ages of Intermediate students and this makes them very approachable and appealing. East Indians students may also appreciate the series because it is written by a writer of their culture, who is young, hip, and understands their world.

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