The Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters by Lesley M. M. Blume

I didn't actually want to read this book, but I had to for a school book club. As the book started, I thought it was way too easy of a read. As I got more into it, however, I really started liking it. I mean, a book about an 11 year old who's completely obsessed with words? How cool is that? And when you add in not one but two world-famous piano playing parents and a wacky author with a the awesomest dog you could ever ask for, the book is bound to be great. So, to summarize, this book is about a girl who has two parents who are famous piano players. She hates music, and instead chooses to bury herself in words. One day she meets an old lady with a cute dog, and helps get the dog inside their apartment. Before you know it, Cornelia's in Miss Somerset's Apartment listening to her tell the most amazing stories involving Picasso, an Indian Prince, and a Gentleman's club in London. The stories Virginia Somerset tells are not only interesting, they also give Cornelia a way to make friends, become closer to her mom, and a reason to be happy. All in all, a very charming and up-beat book. I give it 3 stars.