Reviewed by Theresa L. Stowell for TeensReadToo.com
Diana Donato's escapades continue in the third book of the CINDERELLA CLEANERS series.
The adventure begins when Diana's father asks her to deliver an item to one of his most important clients. It's an absolutely adorable vest, and it's Diana's size. Diana promises to deliver the vest quickly and means well, but on the way, she meets Will, the boy from school that she has started to like.
When Will invites her to watch the new Tasha Kane video being made, she can't refuse! Not wanting to leave the vest unattended, she slips it on.
The vest catches Tasha's attention, and she invites Diana and her friend, Sara, to try out for her video, but she wants Diana to wear the vest. Diana must accept the repercussions of not telling her bestie, Jess, about the tryout when she did tell Sara, of having Nelson make a copy of the one-of-a- kind vest, and of possibly costing her father his biggest client. Side conflicts include her budding romance with Will and her continuing struggles with her step-mother.
As always, Maya Gold provides a fast and enjoyable story. Gold introduces thematic ideas of friendship, family, and personal responsibility as Diana must face the consequences of her rash behavior and decide what's most important in her life. The characters are ones that middle school girls, particularly, can relate to, even if their exploits are a bit out of the norm for the average kid.
Diana Donato's escapades continue in the third book of the CINDERELLA CLEANERS series.
The adventure begins when Diana's father asks her to deliver an item to one of his most important clients. It's an absolutely adorable vest, and it's Diana's size. Diana promises to deliver the vest quickly and means well, but on the way, she meets Will, the boy from school that she has started to like.
When Will invites her to watch the new Tasha Kane video being made, she can't refuse! Not wanting to leave the vest unattended, she slips it on.
The vest catches Tasha's attention, and she invites Diana and her friend, Sara, to try out for her video, but she wants Diana to wear the vest. Diana must accept the repercussions of not telling her bestie, Jess, about the tryout when she did tell Sara, of having Nelson make a copy of the one-of-a- kind vest, and of possibly costing her father his biggest client. Side conflicts include her budding romance with Will and her continuing struggles with her step-mother.
As always, Maya Gold provides a fast and enjoyable story. Gold introduces thematic ideas of friendship, family, and personal responsibility as Diana must face the consequences of her rash behavior and decide what's most important in her life. The characters are ones that middle school girls, particularly, can relate to, even if their exploits are a bit out of the norm for the average kid.
