Peace, Love & Baby Ducks

Reader: Annika M
Age: 14
Title: Peace, Love & Baby Ducks
Author: Lauren Myracle
Publisher: Dutton Children's Books
Pub Date: May 2009
Galley: Yes
Nominate for Teens’ Top 10: No
Did the cover tempt you and/or reflect the contents: The cover did tempt me to pick up the book because it was simple. Lots of covers have complicated pictures, which isn't always bad, but usually doesn't reflect the contents of the book. Peace, Love & Baby Ducks is simple and happy, and so the cover should be too. I think this is the perfect cover for the story.
Recommend: Yes
How would you convince a friend to read the book: I would tell her (I probably wouldn't recommend this to a boy) that it’s a teen story about a girl looking after her little sister in high school.
Compelling Aspect of the Book: The most compelling aspect of the book was how the characters’ relationships changed as the plot went on. The main character, Carly, changes how she sees other people as the book goes on, because she grows as a person. She changes relationships with lots of people, and usually it’s unexpected.
Did you finish: Yes
Were you disappointed with the book: I wasn't disappointed with the book.
Age Range: Under 12-15
Quality: 5Q Hard to imagine a better book
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal