Goddess Boot Camp

July 1, 2009
Gr 9 Up-In this sequel to "Oh. My. Gods." (Dutton, 2008), Phoebe, a descendant of the Greek Goddess Nike, is sent to Goddess Boot Camp by her stepfather so that she can learn to control her magical powers, on which she will be tested. But Phoebe is in training for a marathon in the Pythian Games, her boyfriend may be cheating on her, and the other girls at camp are about 10 years old. Add the fact that her evil stepsister is a counselor, and life is worse than it might be in Hades. Phoebes inner thoughts and emotions are conveyed well, and readers will feel for her. The plot has many twists and turns and moves along nicely, and there are beautiful descriptions of the Greek islands. However, the novel falls short in the last few chapters, which wrap up the several plot threads too neatly and have a disappointing resolution. Nevertheless, those who enjoyed the first book will want to read this one."Jennifer-Lynn Draper, Childrens Literature Consultant, Oshawa, Ontario"

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July 1, 2009
After discovering her Greek goddess heritage in Oh. My. Gods., Phoebe finally has a grasp on her new life--stepfamily, running, boyfriend. Her powers, however, are a different story, and to harness them, Phoebe must learn to trust others. Though the plot is a bit busy, likable characters and an engaging premise make for an enjoyable read.

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