Suite Scarlett

Reader reviewed by Anna

Scarlett is a member of a hotel-owning family in New York City.  the hotel is not doing very well and the family has just let go the last paid employee.  Scarlett has 3 brothers and sisters and whenever one of them turns 15, he/she becomes responsible for caring for a suite in the hotel.  Scarlett is in charge of the Empire Suite.  Mrs. Amberson is the person who occupies this suite and keeps Scarlett on her toes for the summer.  This book is definitely one that is unique!  the reader can's predict what was going to happen next which made me want to keep reading.  The plot was good unlike some pointless books.  A good book--recommended to teen girls.  :)

Reader reviewed by Julie M. Prince

Fifteen-year-old Scarlett Martins life ought to be exciting and glamorous, but living in a New York City hotel isnt all its cracked up to be. For one thing, shes expected to work in the hotel for no pay. That should be a violation of some sort of child labor law, but apparently since her family owns the Hopewell, turning down beds and working the front desk are just considered chores.

Scarlett is doomed to have the most boring summer imaginable, while all of her friends are off gallivanting around the world. Already stuck with her spoiled younger sister and sharing a hotel room with her uptight older sister, it doesnt come as any surprise to Scarlett that shes also expected to play personal assistant to the hotels newest, high-maintenance guest.

The pampered guest turns out to be a drama queen bent on making Scarletts life exciting by any means necessary. Throw a cute, southern actor into the mix, and the summer just got a whole lot more interesting.

Maureen Johnson, author of 13 LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPES, DEVILISH, GIRL AT SEA, and several other popular books, has brought quirky characters to life and peppered this book with fantastic wit that keeps readers on their toes.

Non-stop humor is this books biggest charm, especially the bantering dialogue between Scarlett and her brother, Spencer. A unique view of the city, highlighted by the books native New Yorker protagonist, provides a back drop that plays nearly as much role in the story as its cast of characters.

An entertaining read that made me want to pick up the book at inappropriate times, like at stop lights, just to see what would happen next. Ill be mailing my traffic tickets to Maureen Johnson. Shell sell more than enough copies of this book to cover the cost. Trust me!

Off to turn another page&.