Journals: Middle School Love and War

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“What are boys really thinking about girls and love and sex?”

“Why are my parents so angry and moody?”

“How can people hate other people enough to kill them?”

These are just some of the gigantic questions haunting 12-year-old, Lanie Spurdle. Of course, she's equally troubled by the smaller questions like:

"Why do I have to wear a bra?" and

"Does Clayton Murray like me as much as I like him?"

But as she begins to write in her journal and as she discovers and secretly reads her father's World War II journal, the world comes into sharper focus for Lanie.

The Reader Reviews are in:

"I love it! There's no word to describe it. I totally relate to it. I'm going on 13 and I really understand it. In short, I LOVE IT."

-- Ashley Dayton, Ohio

"Even though it is written from a girl's point of view, the issues this story addresses are relevant for both sexes.

--Nathan Rochester, NY

"This story is definitely one of the best I've ever read. Thank you!"

--Brittany Brighton, England

"EXCELLENT!! I have an 11-year-old and it was just like listening to her. Thanks for the eloquent insight into a pre-teen girl's life!"

--Kelly Glendale, CA

"If you love Judy Blume and Twilight, you will LOVE Journals."

-- Joanna Chicago, IL

Journals by Louise Palanker is the compelling story of a young girl who takes a forbidden journey into family history and learns that more important than reaching her destination, is being bold enough to take the trip.

Kids, Parents and Teachers are raving about Journals: Middle School Love and War.

“This wonderful little book provides so many excellent jumping off points for difficult discussions between children and adults. I have a 12-year old girl and a 15-year old boy and we have all read it and loved it.”
--Emily, Burbank, CA

“Perfect for school reports! We home school and my kids are flying through this book! It’s so relatable while also providing a wonderful history lesson on World War II and The Holocaust. Journals should be required reading!”

--Bonnie, Miami, FL

Read the eBook version of "Journals" right here on your iPhone or iPod Touch. *Version 1.0.1 is out now!

We appreciate your ratings and reviews, thank you!*

Read Lanie's story and find out what every teen and pre-teen is trying so hard to figure out... how to grow up.

Do all of Lanie’s questions get answered? Well, maybe and maybe not. But Lanie's most amazing discovery is this: What matters most is being brave enough to ask the questions.

Thank you and enjoy your read!

*Coming soon in the next update: Journals Interactive which will allow you to interact with the author directly from the App.*

'Journals' is a self-published work of love. It is the first in a series of books about Lanie Spurdle. We are thrilled with the amazing response from readers of the App and we are currently seeking a publisher. Here's how you can help: if you enjoyed the book, pass it on. If you know someone who can help get it published, pass it on. Thank you so much for your continued support.