The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks

Have you ever been told that you couldn't do something because you were too short or too young or too shy? Did you take no for an answer--or did you fight back? Frankie is used to being underestimated. Most people look at her and see a naive girl, her father's 'bunny rabbit.' So when she wants to join the top-secret (and all-boys) Loyal Order of the Basset Hounds, it's not surprising that they won't let her in. But Frankie has more intelligence, gumption, and courage than they realize.  She's determined to get herself into the Order—whether they want her or not. 

Frankie is a strong character and I enjoyed watching her defy those who underestimated her. I love how Lockhart took the typical secret society storyline and turned it into something more by making the pranks protests. Both the pranks and the novel are progressive messages wrapped in a sweet candy coating, and I savored them. I'd give this to anyone looking for a school story with a strong female lead. Fans of secret society and private school stories will particularly enjoy this novel.

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart


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7th-8th Grade
Tags: Humor, Realistic Fiction, School Stories

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