Another children's book for myself to review. Starting the New Year a bit small as I have HUGE books to read this year and one or two series to read. I'm not sure when I will be able to read my series that I have but I am looking forward to it.
This children's book dives into the conscience of a girl who wants to fit it by telling a lie. I found that it might have been one of those stories where it brings a lesson but I couldn't find anything - but again it was from 1972 where the lessons were almost non-existent except in fairy tales.
The Story
Again, this story is all about the conscience of a girl who wants to fit in, in a new town and a new school. I found it boiled down to one specific person who becomes her friend throughout the story for the reason that she lies.
Her "big lie"? Having a huge doll - the size of her as a pre-teen.
Where does she eventually get this "doll"? A mannequin from her uncle's toy store she stole. Her stealing actually got someone else in trouble.
She kept these lies away from her family and friends till the night of a big festival to raise money for her school. A big debacle happens as the "doll" gets "stolen" again-ish - as the one who got in trouble recognized the mannequin and tried to return it.
Finally, her conscience gets the better of her and she spills the beans.
Rating - 2/5
I repeated got angry throughout this small story simply because it was predictable. The side characters were annoying and honestly wouldn't react to a lot of things Irma did the way an average person would.
Also, not even a good children's book as there were no consequences to her actions - like any rich family. She stole something from a store and had little to no trouble in the end other than her father's disappointment.
This would have been better if she woke up from a bad dream in the end.
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