This book is probably best for middle to upper primary school students, though I didn’t think it had themes that would preclude a younger child from enjoying the story. The storyline was interesting and engaging, and I hope my kids will like it too. The characters were well written and felt real.

I think that the emotions that Amanda displays in the book when she discovers her birthday is repeating, mirror how I think I would react in the same situation. Though, it could also be depressing when nothing you do actually matters, as each day resets and no one else remembers your actions.

The possibility of getting a “do-over” could be enticing, with no consequences, you could do anything you’ve always wanted to, but never been game to.

I enjoyed this story, it reminded me of the movie Groundhog Day, which I have always loved. Why is her birthday repeating and how does she make it end? But when she wakes up in the morning she discovers that her birthday is happening again, and she seems to be the only one that realises it. Amanda is miserable on the day of her eleventh birthday, and she is glad when the day finally ends and she goes to sleep. That is until their tenth birthday when they have a falling out, and then don’t speak to each other for an entire year. in 2009.Īmanda and Leo were born on the same day in the same hospital and were to become best friends, and celebrate their birthdays together every year. But from the start, everything goes wrong. You should read it! You wont be disappointed.11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass, paperback novel, 267 pages, published by Scholastic Inc. Its Amandas 11th birthday and she is super excitedafter all, 11 is so different from 10. I didn't cry, but I yelled out frustrated every time the day repeated. The old lady with the duck shaped birthmark!ĭid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Which character – as performed by Kathleen McInerney – was your favorite? You'll have to read it to see what I mean. Like a Groundhog Day for middle grade readers, Masss (Every Soul a Star) winning story features a girl seemingly. You'd think it would be boring to repeat a day, but this book was not boring. You were rooting for the two main characters the whole time. The video (file) shared on this page is submitted by a user. I liked the way the book left you wondering what would happen next. They had great voices and made it sound real. It is the first novel in the Willow Falls. I thought it was going to be a girly book, but it wasn't. 11 Birthdays is a childrens time loop novel written by Wendy Mass and published in 2009 by Scholastic Press. My name is Jackson, and I read this book for Battle of the books. What made the experience of listening to 11 Birthdays the most enjoyable?