Viola in Reel Life is about a girl named Viola who loves making movies. She is used to her life in Brooklyn, but one day her parents decide she is going to attend a school in Indiana, called The Prefect Academy for Young Women, for a year when they are away. At first she dislikes it, doubting her parents’ choice. She misses her home and friends and is confused because everyone seems find the school interesting but her. Viola tends to hide behind her camera, viewing the world from her own perspectives. She is very artistic and creative, which helps her eventually fit in. She even finds someone who has the same interests in film as she does and enters a film competition. After a while, she begins to realize how beautiful Indiana really is and how great her roommates at the school are. Viola learns to become independent and has experiences that would have never happened in Brooklyn. She becomes more open to others and is surprised by what a good year she has.
I would definitely recommend this book to someone who has attended summer camp or has been away from home before because you will really be able to relate to the challenges Viola faces when she is on her own. Rating: ****Alana F.
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