I found it interesting how aware she was of the circumstances at home, but I also found it interesting how she held back a part of her truth regarding what was going on at home. Lana: Boy, oh boy! Who knew Lana was dealing with all of that? Her strength was noteworthy, especially for one so young.

She came across as selfish and competitive. She subscribed to the social clique mentality. She lacked substance and tended to care more about the opinions of others. She was almost the exact opposite of Lana. I felt very protective of this character.Ĭassie: Almost immediately upon meeting Cassie, I have to say that I did not necessarily like her. She had integrity and strived to do the right thing, even in difficult situations. She had a great relationship with her parents and her grandparents. She seemed to care a lot about making memories and cherishing what she had been given. I loved the fact that she was so family-oriented. She was bright, optimistic, intuitive, and compassionate. Lana came across as a brave and wise old soul. Lana: From the start, I adored this character. Like it or not, they’re in this together, full speed ahead on the adventure of a lifetime.”Ī Phone Tree Review: What an incredible book for middle graders and tweens! Targeted toward those ages 8-12 (grades 3-7), Drive Me Crazy was filled with the up and down emotions and the back and forth thought processes of two very different girls who were brought together for a super special adventure. Lana thinks a summer road trip sounds like fun, but the backseat is a crowded place for two tween girls with two huge secrets to hide, and this bumpy road to friendship is full of unexpected twists and turns.

They didn’t exactly hit it off-in fact, depending on who you ask, that first meeting was either an embarrassment or a disaster-but they’re about to spend an entire week together, just the two of them and their honeymooning grandparents, road-tripping in Cassie’s grandmother’s Subaru. Lana and Cassie have met only once before, at the wedding of Lana’s Grandpa Howe and Cassie’s Grandma Tess two months ago. This story would be an excellent faith and family read aloud or faith and family discussion facilitator. It deals with so much and yet it is not preachy or pushy. Drive Me Crazy by Terra Élan McVoy is a sensational book with a great message that both parents and tweens/middle graders will adore. They want a book with a good message and a book that speaks to the issues that are important or rather relevant to their youngsters. Parents of tweens and middle graders are always on the lookout for quality reading material to share with their kids.

Drive Me Crazy by Terra Elan McVoy