The New Girl

The New Girl by Meg Cabot.
Youth New Book Shelves - Lower Level - CABOT

This is an adorable addition to the Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls series! In this installment, Allie is now starting school at Pine Heights Elementary as the new girl. She is excited yet nervous. On her first day, she wears a skirt over her jeans because her leggings are still missing after the family's big move to the old and somewhat creepy house. (This move is described in the equally wonderful first book of the series, Moving Day). Unfortunately, Allie regrets her fashion decision later especially when she meets the school bully Rosemary.

For some reason, Rosemary wants to beat Allie up, and threatens her continuously. What is Allie to do? She doesn't want to tell on Rosemary because that will make circumstances worse. Thus, Allie asks for advice from her friends, her dad, and her cool uncle Jay. None of their advice seems to be right though, and Allie struggles with her fear and anger over this situation.

In the meantime, Allie's promised kitten from Lady Serena Archibald's litter is born early, her grandma comes to visit and causes some irritation for her mother and herself, and the school spelling bee starts. How will Allie cope with all of this stress and still be the amazing "queen" that she is?

The New Girl, the second book in the Allie Finkle’s Rules for Girls series, is such a delightful and entertaining book! It's very relatable to every reader, from the youngest to those who only long ago remember being 9 years old. I highly recommend this book and the overall Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls series!