Another Day as Emily

I saw Another Day as Emily by Eileen Spinelli on the shelf of new children's books at the library, and it looked like a good one.  It is about a girl named Suzy whose summer does turn out like she wants it to when she gets ignored and her 4-year-old brother is suddenly labeled a local hero after calling 911 when the neighbor collapses.  Then her birthday gets ruined and she doesn't get a part in the neighborhood play.  Luckily she has Tween Time at the library, where she learns about Emily Dickinson.  Suzy decides that Emily had the right idea about being a recluse, so Suzy begins dressing in white dresses, staying in her room, and corresponding via only letters.

This was a fun read.  It was written in verse, which I always enjoy in books.  I thought the story was cute, and I liked Suzy and the other distinct characters (Gilbert, Alison, Mrs. Harden).  It was a really quick read which not much depth beyond the regular storyline, but I liked it.

Rating: * * (2/3 = Liked it)