The heroines are beautiful, intelligent, usually independent to some degree, and each attracts the attention of two potental suitors. Each book presents the story of a 16-year-old girl who quite fortuitously happens to be situated in an exciting era in American history.
It's also pretty formulaic (with exceptions). The series itself is PG-clean, light, sweet, educational, and delightful. This led to a Sunfire spree in Amazon Marketplace, a re-reading frenzy, and the torturing of innocents with my lengthy reviews. This wryly amusing picture book offers a fresh take on an old theme."-Booklist"The lesson makes an impact without preaching, and kids are likely to want to revisit this one, especially as the first day of school approaches."-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Bright, fresh illustrations fill the pages of this adorable book about disappointment, friendship, and kindness."-ReadBrightly.The Sunfire romance series occupied more than its fair share of my early teenage brainspace, and I am somewhat chagrined to report that they are re-occupying said brain space in my adult years, thanks to the fateful discovery of a few battered old volumes in a fateful box in a fateful closet somewhere. Amanda Panda perfectly captures the spirit, motivations, and humor of a headstrong five-year-old girl-and will be sure to soothe back-to-school jitters."a sweet story about the power of kindness and getting past first impressions."-The Washington Post"Empathy and kindness are just as important as ABCs and 123s, and Amanda gives readers a good lesson."-Kirkus"Filled with droll humor that begs to be read aloud, this is an excellent back-to-school purchase and a great fit for storytime."-School Library Journal"With strong dialogue and well-imagined details of wardrobe and play, Ransom writes an original story around the familiar situation: the beginning of school. It takes an unlikely partner to fix Amanda’s terrible day-and to teach her about friendship, tolerance, and how to cope with life’s ups and downs. But when things don’t go according to plan, and when a pesky girl in a pink bow decides to be her best friend, she walks out on kindergarten and joins her brother in second grade. Amanda Panda has BIG ideas for her first day of school.
Kindergarten has never been funnier with the launch of this new, strong-willed character, in the style of Ladybug Girl, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, and Bread and Jam for Frances.
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