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Dear Lola: Or How To Build Your Own Family

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I read this book when I was 9. I'm now 19 and have always remembered the book with great fondness. Recently, I took the opportunity to re-read it. Though not as entertaining as it had been at age 9, I can see why I loved it so much as a child. I would recommend all children get a chance to read this wonderful tale.

--"Lola," an eighteen-year old boy living at an orphans' home who writes a popular national advice column rounds up five other children at the home whom he likes: thirteen-year-old James, ten-year-old Annie (the narrator) and her twin brother Al-Willie, nine-year-old Edmund, and five-year-old Ben, and they set off for a small town in which they form a family and move into a nice house, dodging the neighbours' nosy questions and having a great time, that is, at first: soon, people start to wonder why their "grandfather" whom they always assure is around somewhere, is never seen, and why the family looks so suspicious in general. --I loved the emotions and excellent detail in this book, and it was lively and quick, making it a great book to read. --Marisa

This is a wonderful book! I really loved the pace of the story and how endearing the characters were. This book was turned into a television movie called "The Beniker Gang" starring Andrew McCarthy. FANTASTIC film. It was very true to the book and wonderfully acted! I recommend both the book and the movie!!

I thought this book was very well written. The ending was great and there may have been a tear in my eye... but don't tell anyone! :)

Have you ever wanted to live on your own? That's what Annie, Al-Willie, James, Edmund, Ben, and Lola (A.K.A Arthur) wanted. So they ran away from St. Theresa's, a home for orphans, to create their own family. They moved to Sweet River and began a whole new life filled with adventure. As time goes on problems errupt and confusion begins. Dear Lola is an outstanding novel which is difficult to put down. Judie Angell has written a remarkable story filled with vivid language and rich vocabulary. This is truly a book you'll never forget.

Never have I read such a fantastic book. The people in this book are so determined to be and stay a family. These people broke the law to become a family and to stay a family. It made me remember the love I have for my family.