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The Secret Language of Girls

by Frances O'Roark Dowell

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Marylin and Kate have been friends since nursery school, but when Marylin becomes a middle school cheerleader and Kate begins to develop other interests, their relationship is put to the test.
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Kate and Marylin had been best friends since before preschool but recently they seemed to be on different wave lengths as they both explore being on the threshold of becoming a teen. What do girls mean when they write in code in their diaries? When do girls stop playing imaginary games and take up fashion as a hobby? Why does everything come down to boys? And when will the first kiss happen? These are all questions that Kate and Marylin need to answer as they go through this pivotal year.

I found The Secret Language of Girls by Frances O'Roark Dowell a delightful, thoughtful read and my enjoyment was enhanced by reading this book with my eleven year old granddaughter. She really got into this book, and enjoyed rooting for her favorite character. Many of the issues raised in the book, I could see that my granddaughter could relate to. And although both these girls took different routes through this first year at middle school, they eventually found that giving in to peer pressure wasn’t the best route to choose. They also found that even though you have grown apart, when you really need them a true friend will be there.

I think The Secret Language of Girls is a great read for girls aged 11-12, especially if they too, are learning that friendships do change, evolve into something different or simply just end. The author, Frances O’Roark Dowell, did a great job of bringing these girls to life and showing that although they developed different interests they could still come together and be good friends and confidants to each other. ( )
  DeltaQueen50 | Nov 15, 2015 |
"The secret language of girls" was such a great book.....I couldn't put it down!! After reading this book I found out about the 2nd book, "The kind of friends we used to be" and i couldn't wait to read it! Anyways, "the secret language of girls" is a book about two friends named Marilyn & Kate, and how their friendship grew apart. First, Kate noticed Marilyn start to act different: she changed the spelling of her name to "Marylin" instead of "Marilyn" because she thought it was too old fashioned. Then, she started hanging out with Flannery(their new neighbor who was a year older than them) and began to ignore Kate completely. Will they ever get their friendship back on track? Or will Marylin be stuck in Flannery-world forever? This book may sound boring, but I found it to be really interesting and exciting...its much more than you think it is!! ( )
  br14doen | May 30, 2014 |
Dowell gets middle grade girls and their friendships, with all the ups and downs. Kate and Marilyn have been best friends forever, but in sixth grade they start going their separate ways and learn more about themselves in the process. The secondary characters are well drawn, and the whole story is engaging and enjoyable, although I wasn't knocked out by the person who narrated the audio version. Her "Kate" voice just didn't do it for me. ( )
  KimJD | Apr 8, 2013 |
this book was really good! I really enjoyed it for its purpose, and it was a quick read to enjoy. ( )
1 vote jmorrison | Apr 28, 2011 |
The book secret Language of girls was about these two girls who were bestfriends. Until one day when this girl named Flannery split them apart. Then after that they hardly talk and decided to talk and they started to become friends again. ( )
  KaMa6 | Feb 14, 2011 |
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For my beautiful nieces, Hannah Dowell, Kirsten Dowell, Gabrielle Jonikas, and Elizabeth O'Roark
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"Do you think bugs have dreams?" Kate asked Marilyn, nudging a rock with her foot. A mob of roly-polies scurried toward the sidewalk in a state of panic.
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