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Snail Mail, No More

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I loved P.S. Longer Letter Later, so I was looking forward to this book. I was not disappointed. The book is well written and riveting; the reader cares about the two girls and their families. Some very challenging (new sibling) and difficult (alcoholic father) family situations are discussed with sensitivity and skill, as are the beginnings of interest in romance. I could really hear the voices of the two protagonists as they begin to confront the issues that face all young teenagers today.

I am a 30 year old and after reading this novel (in one night) I was taken right back in time to my teen years just as I was in the original book PS Longer Letter Later. A fellow younger reviewer felt some of the behavior and language of the characters especially TaraStarr did not ring true, but in my opinion that is not the case. There is always those few that go their own way and thats Tara as you see in her emails to Emily the much more conservative teen. Through these emails you see the girls discovering the pain and pleasure of growing up while trying to keep their friendship going despite the miles between them. Time and again they point out to each other how different they are but in the end despite having other "best friends" they always come back to each other. I also have to disagree with the recommended age on this book I am a Teen librarian and have PS in my Teen area where it goes out a bunch I just had the childrens area give me Snail Mail which I had not yet ordered and now do not have to. This really is a book about middle schoolers that deserves to be read by middle schoolers and anyone who has any interest in middle schoolers (especially those like myself who work with this age).

The book "Snail Mail No More" is a wonderful book. The protaginists are named TaraStar and Elizabeth. They are both 13 years old and best friends but TaraStar lives in Ohio and Elizabeth lives in New Jersey.Their goal is to make their friendship last. Their barrier is that their own conflicts may get in the way between the two of them. One conflict is that Elizabeth's father left her and her family or another on is that TaraStar's mother had a baby. Their lives are changing and it's hard for them to keep a long lasting friendship.
The author's style of writing is very interesting because it's all in e-mails. I really liked how the author did that because it makes the book fun to read and is not like anyother regular book.
I really liked this book and I could read it as many times and it still wouldn't be boring to me. It's honest about things that happen and things that might happen to anybody. It has humor and it is also sad. I loved it and is a great book.

Snail Mail No More

Friendship is something that you should cherish, even if your 100 miles away from your best friend. The book Snail Mail No More, (sequel to P.S Longer Letter Later ) by authors Paula Danzinger and Ann M. Martin is a book that involves two girls named Tara and Elizabeth, who share a great friendship. One day Tara has to move away....can their friendship last?

Friendship has many responsibilities. One responsibility is helping on another out. That’s what Tara and Elizabeth do. When they are both in trouble, they run to their computers hit write a letter and write away! They e-mail each other about everything that goes on in their lives.

Elizabeth's parents are separated. Her dad is an alcoholic. Elizabeth has a hard time with that and can’t find the words to explain to her little sister what’s going on. Constantly, Elizabeth writes e-mails to Tara about what her dad did. Elizabeth also helps Tara out. They both can share their thoughts with each other.

Tara is about to become an older sister...for the first time! She has absolutely no clue what to do! Elizabeth on the other hand...already has a younger sister. So she has lots of experience. With both of Elizabeth and Tara’s problems they realize how close they really are. Although Tara is 100 miles away from Elizabeth, through e-mails they share a great bond.

I recommend this book to girls 10-13 years of age. If you like books about friendship READ THIS ONE!

Snail Mail no More is about two young teens, Tara Starr Lane and Elizabeth who are separated when one of them moves to Ohio. They were the best of friends and it was terribly sad for the both of them. In Danziger's first book in this series, P.S Longer Letter Later, the two friends must keep contact with each other by using snail mail(regular mail). But in this book their families purchase computers so they can keep contact in e-mails! Tara Starr Lane is incredibly outgoing and energetic, and loves sparkly clothes and jewels and Elizabeth likes to keep to herself and pays no attention to clothes. They are so totally different, but somehow they manage to remain friends. Read a book full of funny e'mails sad e's and regular e's. I think you'll enjoy this book!

I didn't understand how much people miss when they move, until this book. Tara Starr and Elizabeth are two totally different girls dealing with a lot. From school problems, to friends and family they go through a lot, and without your best friend a walk away it can be hard. After a tough move the two friends have to keep up with each others good, bad and sad news by the computer.
Elizabeth lives with her mom and brother. There dad left them one day with no reason except that he no longer wanted to stay. Throughout the story she suffers the effects of having no dad. She's a plain, ordinary school girl working her was through. Elizabeth has a small group of friends, and of course a guy who she likes.
Tara on the other hand is a wild and crazy kid who makes friends easily. She lives in a small apartment with her mom. Although money can be an issue, she always finds some way to talk to Elizabeth, weather on the computer or phone.
I related this book to my life, because I have moved a lot and have had the trouble of making new friends. I am mostly like Tara because she is an outgoing person. I live with both parents unlike Tara who only has a pregnant mother, but most of the time I feel I only have one. She suffers a lot of pressure from her friends just I like do. I have learned, just like Tara that each time you move your personality moves with you. According to Elizabeth, Tara has changed after she moves.
It's hard having to type out your life update in one email, but Tara and Elizabeth are able to hold their friendship very well considering the things they go through.

From the beginning to its tragic ending, Snail Mail no More proves to be the perfect sequel to PS Longer Letter later.

In this fast paced book, Elizabeth and Tara* continue their communication, but this time instead of using snail mail, they're using email. The book starts off with the two friends planning to see each other before school starts. The book begins well, with Elizabeth's trip to Ohio to visit Tara*.

In Snail Mail No More, the two girls are also growing mature and start to be interested in boys. When the school year starts, they both have the similar problems with not being able to afford the best clothes and boys preblems too.

In addition, both Elizabeth and Tara* each have one personal problem that comes with life changing effects. Many teens and kids will probably be able to relate to the problems Elizabeth and Tara* have.

All teens and 9-12 kids should read this book because, even though the title doesn't make this book seem that mature, the subject it deals with are.

This book, Snail Mail No More, is the sequel to P.S. Longer Letter Later. Both are awesome books written in the form of letters from two teenage girls.
Tara* and Elizabeth were best friends until Tara* moved.
Both of these books deal with the same issues, although there are more exciting events in Snail Mail No More (my personal opinion). The main points are: friendship, jealousy, boyfriends, and Elizabeth's alcoholic father.
I like this book because I could find not a single cliche sentence in it. Elizabeth's and Tara*'s lives never go exactly right, but they are never completely unlucky, like some authors make their characters (hmm hmm, Lemony Snicket). They do not in any sense have perfect lives.
Elizabeth, her mother, and her sister live in an apartment. Her parents are not divorced, but they do not live together. Elizabeth doesn't even know where her father lives period. He turns up at odd moments with gifts for Emma, Elizabeth's sister. He calls to say he'll come a certain day and never does. Or he just shows up on their doorstep.
Tara* is an unhappy older sister. Her sister is born in this book. In her letters, Tara either refers to it as IT or Demon Seed. She has no desire to become an older sister.
Both their lives change when Tara's sister is born and something much more than unexpected happens to Elizabeth's father. Want to know what? (I promise, it's an unprecedented ending). Read the book (after you read P.S. Longer Letter Later)!

This book was excellently written. With a combination of laughs and tears, Tara* Starr Lane, and Elizabeth, two best friends with absolutely nothing in common, keep your interest throughout, as the two girls communicate with using e-mail, sharing their middle school experiences with one another. This book is a real page-turner. I could not put it down! It was absolutely perfect!

The sequel to P.S. Longer Letter Later is as interesting and funny as the first. Snail Mail No More continues where P.S. Longer Letter Later left off. Tara*Starr and Elizabeth are extremely excited about discovering e-mail. This way, they can keep in touch better. In eighth grade, both girls face challenges. Tara*Starr deals with becoming a big sister after thirteen years of being an only child. She deals with her mother's frail pregnancy also. After Elizabeth's drastic lifestyle change in P.S. Longer Letter Later, she feels happy until her alchoholic father appears in her life. Both girls grow and change a lot in this book. It is a fun and thought provoking read.