Reviews

"Loved it! 

A cozy slice-of-life novel that recalls the joys and pains of pre-adolescence is a good choice for tweens, especially girls. 

 Twelve-year-old Kat Cruz can’t wait for her next birthday. Before she can become a teenager, though, she’ll have to make it through seventh grade. The year starts off rough when her parents buy the most run-down house in the neighborhood, and a bully snaps a picture of Kat in front of her new house. She’s constantly stuck babysitting her younger brother, who thinks he’s a superhero. Kat’s editorials in the school newspaper make a splash, but not always in a good way. She’s also crushing on her new neighbor, Will, despite the fact that his mom doesn’t seem to like her. With new challenges every day, will Kat make it to her thirteenth birthday in one piece?  

OMG UR a Teenager by Leslie Young is a contemporary slice-of-life novel full of clear, crisp writing that makes it easy for young readers to get into the story. The relatability will keep them invested throughout the book. Kat experiences things that many kids going through pre-adolescence face: bullying, the excitement and mortification of buying your first bra, and changing family dynamics. Kat's family is true to life, with well-intentioned parents who don't understand their daughter's point of view, and an annoying little brother that Kat loves (even if she wants to kill him sometimes). Most of all, Kat wants to be seen as the mature nearly-teen she is, not a child and permanent babysitter for her little brother. Tween readers will understand exactly how she feels, and adults will easily recall both the joys and pains of middle school.

 Overall, OMG UR a Teenager is a warm-hearted, relatable story of tweens, and anyone who's ever been one. "

– Reedsy: Review Excerpt