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"Mia the Magnificent"

“This book was really adorable. I wasn't sure what to expect when it was offered to me for review, but I really enjoyed it. I read it when my grandmother was in the hospital and it was the perfect dose of cute and funny to keep me going when I wasn't too great. Sometimes you just need a laugh to keep you going and Mia provided that much-needed humor. She's a great character. The dialogue is quick and witty and yet believable. Mia felt like a real person, which made her so incredibly likeable. I found myself laughing out loud quite a few times. This is a great series and I'd recommend it to just about anyone. I think I was assuming it would be just for Middle Grade readers, but I think any age would enjoy Mia and her adventures, or misadventures in most cases. I'm going to go back and read the first couple books in the series, but you could totally jump into this one and know exactly what's happening. Mia is indeed magnificent!!”Carrie’s YA Bookshelf

“A couple of months ago, I got the loveliest pitch I have ever received. The author of the email had read my blog, loved it, and thought the book he represented would be a perfect fit for me. It was for this book, Mia the Magnificent. I was charmed. And boy, was he right. I’m only left wishing I had asked for the first two in the series, because I wasn’t ready to leave Mia’s world . . . Growing up is hard to do, but Mia is a clever girl who pulls it off with style, if not with a little bad singing, a few accidents, and a dog costumed prank or two.  Best of all, she’s just as cute as can be. I really, really enjoyed this sweet novel and really want to read the earlier books in the series. Young girls everywhere will really enjoy Mia. I know I did.”—Tales of a Capricious Reader

“My niece may be having a great time this year, because the Mia series by Eileen Boggess makes me immediately think of her. The main character starts off as a shy 14 year old, and begins a journey to awesome. The first book is Mia the Meek, the second is Mia the Melodramatic, and thethird is Mia the Magnificent . . .  I know a ton of girls who will really relate to Mia's story.”Rosemary Clement-Moore,  author of the award-winning Maggie Quinn: Girl vs. Evil series

“I truly loved Mia the Magnificent!!! It was an amazing book. I liked it even better than the two others, though I enjoyed them a lot, too. I had to plan a party, so I’m doing a sports party because Mia played basketball against Tim.”Sara Nieto, 9, Agoura Hills, CA   

“This novel is so cute! It's part of a series and told from Mia's point of view. She's a sophomore in high school who is barely coming out of her shell, so she auditions for the school play. While having to deal with obnoxious ex boyfriends, over protecting parents, and a set of awesome friends, we can totally see the extraordinary transformation Mia makes from the beginning to the end of the book. Boggess does an excellent job delivering a very hilarious yet inspiring story where young people, even adults such as myself, could walk away from it and learn something as powerful as the unity of friendship, the strength of family, and the innocence of being in love. This novel made me laugh and totally empathize with Mia when needed. It is really an excellent novel as well as a must-read! I can’t wait until the next book comes out!”That Chick That Reads

“Eileen Boggess's Mia the Magnificent is fast-paced, funny, and an all-around terrific read. Those of us who are Mia fans are treated to the return of our favorite characters from the previous books in the series like Jake, Zoe, Lisa, and Tim. Best of all, we get to see Mia continue her journey from Meek to Magnificent. An excellent choice for tweens looking for a book packed with fun and action with a little romance on the side!”Jan Blazanin, sixth grade reading/language arts teacher

“Eileen Boggess writes with warmth and humor, making everyone want to read her books. She made a main character we can all relate to. It may be you, a friend, or a classmate. After you read the first book, Mia the Meek, you can’t just end there. Praise to the author for her creative writing.”Angelyn Chleborad, 12, Student, St. Pius X Catholic School,Urbandale, IA

“I enjoyed Mia the Magnificent. Mia and her friends encountered situations like any normal teenager. There were plenty of moments throughout this book where I found myself laughing. This series will have teen readers cheering for more.”Cheryl’s Book Nook

“Older elementary school students will enjoy Mia the amusing as she narrates her latest misadventures. In between horrific singing that probably has Meredith Wilson cringing in his grave, Mia the Magnificent finds that everything that could go wrong will go wrong; yet she remains optimistic and clever while working the battlefields of school, crushes, driving, and sibling.”—Harriet Klausner

“Though I had not read the first two installments in the Mia Fullerton series, I still enjoyed reading this book. Mia is a great character. She has a zest for life, and I liked the way she always stays true to herself despite the peer pressures she has to face at times. Another thing I liked about this book is the witty dialogue. There isn't a dull moment as Mia and her friends kept me entertained throughout the story. Eileen Boggess managed to capture the emotions of the characters (and the scenarios) well, which I am sure most tweens would be able to relate to. All in all, I had a great reading experience and it makes me wonder what will be in store for Mia in the next installment.”—Melody’s Reading Corner

“Between dog costumes and stage costumes, big embarrassments and bigger chickens, bad singing and worse crashes, and everything else that could possibly go wrong, Mia the Magnificent is a hilarious, clever, and endlessly fun novel, and the best installment yet of the Mia Fullerton series. Mia is a lovable and relatable heroine, and the book is filled with funny one-liners and plenty of ridiculously hilarious plotlines. It will be enjoyed by both middle grade and Young Adult readers - the issues in it are especially pertinent to younger readers. Mia the Magnificent is an absolutely hilarious novel that I recommend to middle grade & YA readers looking for a fun read with a lot of heart.”—Hey! Teenager of the Year

“This is a very cute, wholesome book that’s great for tweens looking forward to their high school years. Mia was a great character who does some dramatic changing as the story progresses. She has to deal not only with over-protective parents, but being in the school musical, learning to drive, and two ex-boyfriends. Although Mia stumbles along the way, she manages to make sophomore year and herself magnificent. If you enjoy girl power books aimed at tweens, read the Mia Fullerton series.”—Bloody Bad

“As a longtime Mia fan, I delved into this book expecting spunkiness, farce, tenderness, friendship, betrayal, success, tentativeness, gutsiness, regret, and resolve. I got them all. Above eberything else, I expected to laugh a lot, which I did. The closing line (‘I didn't look back.’) is pure Mia. She's come a long way since her first incarnation in Mia the Meek—along the high drama road of Mia the Melodramatic—and now into a kind of maturity that many young teens will identify with.”—Sharelle Moranville, Children’s Book Author

“As an adult, I found this an awfully cute read; nothing of any great consequence, perhaps, but it was a pleasant way to spend some time. But had I read it when I was, say, ten or eleven, I think I'd have loved it. Mia is a great protagonist. I haven't read the first two books (and, for the record, I don't think you need to in order to enjoy this one), but it's clear that she's made a lot of progress towards becoming the person she wants to be. She may be tempted to just sit back and let life wash over her, but she doesn't. I really enjoyed watching her deal with each new obstacle, and I appreciated all the lessons she learned along the way. I think younger readers will especially relate to the way she handles several time-honored high school traditions, including the school musical, driver's ed, and the bad break-up. The story rather reminded me of the Babysitters Club books I read when I was a kid; it seems tailor-made to allow the target audience to deal with some of their own ideas about these issues, even as it delivers a fun story. I'm not sure that adult readers will enjoy this as much as their younger counterparts, but I'd certainly recommend this to those in the 9-13 range. (Parents, take note: it does deal with some relationship issues, including kissing and flirting, but it's pretty firmly in the PG range). I'm looking forward to sharing it with my younger cousins.”—Stella Matutina

“I usually don't read series books out of order, but I made an exception for Mia the Magnificent by Eileen Boggess. Mia the Magnificent is the third book in The Mia Fullerton Series, but I had no problem starting the series with book three. (Of course, it was a middle-grade book, so that probably helped!) I enjoyed this book so much that I'm very anxious to go back and read the first two (Mia the Meek and Mia the Melodramatic) now. I thought this book was so cute! Mia is a terrific character and I thought she had a great sense of humor. I especially enjoyed the back-and-forth banter she shared with her ‘ex-boyfriend’ Tim. It was pretty clear to me that Mia has changed (and matured) throughout the series of books because there were some references to her past behavior. But I thought she was a realistic example of a normal teen-age girl. She had issues with learning to drive, ex-boyfriends, current boyfriends, and school. Young girls will just love her antics! So many scenes in this book were very funny -- not in the outrageous sense, but in the real-world sense. Funny things happen to teenagers all the time, and I think Ms. Boggess has a great ability to turn ordinary situations into hilarious ones. Though I am far removed from my teenage years, I still related to Mia and her actions. I liked how she handled adversity and bounced back from it, and I found myself cheering her on throughout the story! Mia the Magnificent is just the type of book that I'm pretty sure my daughter and her friends will love. While my daughter is only ten years old, Mia and her friends are already in high school -- but the book is geared towards a middle-grade audience. I know that Booking Daughter likes to read about older girls and their ‘issues;’ and as a mom, I like that this book is clean enough for her to read.”—Booking Mama

“Young girls will find this book entertaining and relatable.”—Flamingnet Student Reviews

Mia the Magnificent is the third book in The Mia Fullerton Series by Eileen Boggess. Having not read the two previous books, Mia the Meek and Mia the Melodramatic, I feared it would be hard to get into this one. This was not the case. This could easily be read and enjoyed without having read the previous books . . . Eileen Boggess has written a very good series for teens with all the drama of high school minus the drugs, drinking, and sex that parents might not want their children reading about. If you are looking for an entertaining, more innocent look at high school (Catholic private school), this is an excellent choice.”—Mari Reads

“This is a very entertaining story about a high school sophomore finding her way in life.  It is very funny and captures the thoughts and banter of girls this age perfectly. I wish I had started this series from the beginning, but I had no problem picking up on the background of Mia quickly. Mia the Magnificent can stand alone easily. This is appropriate for younger teens and fans of Lauren Myracle and Sara Mlynowski, and they won't be disappointed.”—Bookhounds

“Being a teen is difficultbeing a teen girl is even more difficult! Eileen Boggess does a superb job tapping into the teen girl psyche and creating a wonderful, fun, and easy-to- relate-to story. Mia is a typical girl, dealing with boys, getting her driver's license, and trying to find out just who she is. Mia's character is awesome, as are all of the characters . . .  Filled with humor, humanity, and real life, Mia the Magnificent is an engaging, delightful, and wonderful book for pre-teens through adults. This is a can't-miss series that will bring smiles to faces and relief to hearts, knowing that Mia is just like them, an average ordinary teen, dealing with anything but average ordinary problems. (Overall rating 5/5)”—Cafe of Dreams

“Even though I haven't read the prequels, I easily followed Mia's story in this installment. There was enough background information given that I knew what was going on and why, but there was just enough so that it didn't get repetitive or boring; I was able to quickly get into the story. I didn't question how anything came about because Mia's interactions with the supporting characters, especially her ex-boyfriends and brother, were done so realistically that I never wondered about why she acted so annoyed/competitive/etc. This made her easy to relate to, and I was always interested in seeing how her story turned out. I loved the humor in this book. Some lines and situations were laugh-out-loud funny, which just made the drama that much more fun to read about . . . Mia the Magnificent is a fun, entertaining book with a delightfully realistic and flawed main character.”Frenetic Reader

“When I started this book, I wasn't sure what to expect. From the cover, I thought it was definitely a middle grade book, so I wasn't sure how I would like it as I haven't read a middle grade book since probably elementary school, but I was pleasantly surprised. I like the idea of the theater changing Mia—I've always been one who found the arts and fun things helpful in getting out there. This book very much so reminded me of my middle school/early high school years. I suffered from a disease called confusion, and I'm not saying Mia suffers from this, but I feel like everyone at this age is confused to some degree about life and just the way the world seems to work. Early high school is really the first taste of the world, just as elementary school you're still a kid, and you act like a kid, and middle school is full of the awkward growing into yourself years. Early high school, however, is full of you beginning to become yourself and that's what I really enjoyed being reminded of in this book. I would recommend it to you if perhaps you have a younger brother or sister, or if you just want to relive that part of your life and want to have some fun along the way.”Books Are Life

“Mia The Magnificent is not a book you judge by its cover. When I first saw it, I assumed it was a middle grade book and that Mia was younger. It's actually a YA book and Mia is a sophomore in high school. Not only that, she is one of the funniest characters I have ever read about and Mia The Magnificent is a super cute book! Mia was one of the best main characters I have ever read about. She was so easy to relate to and she was such a normal person. She had her strengths and her weaknesses. She was cute and funny. I found myself laughing out loud at so many parts of the book. Her banter with Tim and the conversations in the drivers ed car were some of my favorite things. I haven't laughed that hard at a book in a while. The plot of the story was pretty good. Mia had so many things going on, but it was definitely an honest account of high school life. She was so brave trying out for the play. I never could have done that. Her drivers ed class was also pretty realistic. It took me back to my drivers ed days, something I never want to look back on. The whole story was just so true and the characters were all people I wouldn't mind reading more about. Overall, Mia The Magnificent is a great book that I really recommend for high-schoolers. It's the third in a series but I had no problems starting with this book. I hope there are more Mia books in the future. If so, they will definitely be added to my to-read list!”Katie's Book Blog

“Mia is a girl I truly enjoy reading about. In this third installment of the series, we find Mia going through the typical teen years. Liking boys that like someone else. Liking boys that cheat on you. Having girls hate you for no good reason. Siblings that get on your nerves, and parents that still won't give you too much freedom, even though she just got her driving license! Mia the Magnificent is a fun, quick read and at times made me laugh out loud. I think Mia would appeal to 12-15 year-old age range because she's still pretty innocent and not naughty enough for that older crowd which is looking for something grittier. I look forward to the next book and to see what life has in store for Mia during her junior year.”Life in the Thumb

“I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel and finished it in one sitting. It's a quick read that would be great for upper middle school students or underclassmen. But don't let this fool you: the characters are great and the plot keeps readers guessing. I couldn't help but want to be Mia's friend and to witness her life unfold. Just when I thought I had the story down, a twist would appear at just the most opportune moment. I learned to love Lisa's quirkiness and the love/hate relationship between Mia and her brother Chris. The dialogue between Chris and Mia was great - it reminded my of the Gilmore Girls dialogue . . . I adored this book. The ending was great - so much emotion! While I didn't like how it ended particularly, I can't deny how emotionally attached I was to the characters in so little time. I will definitely be keeping this book to have in my classroom and I hope to read the rest of Mia's adventures in the near future!”—Miss Remmers’ Review

“Third in the entertaining Mia Fullerton series, this very good novel will be popular with readers in grades 6-10, who will undoubtedly ask for the next book. Readers to the series will be able to follow this one fine. Think Georgia Nicolson, only younger and American.”Sue Gordon, Librarian, Concord High School, Wilmington, DE

“Teen girls will gobble this up.”—Tri-State YA Book Review Committee

“My daughter, my husband, several extra kids, and I greatly enjoyed Mia the Magnificent. I read it out loud for two hours straight (out of the 3 1/2-hour drive) to Minneapolis for hockey practices. Everybody begged for more, but my mouth was so dry from speaking for so long that I could barely talk anymore. Every spare moment we had for the remainder of the weekend, everyone was asking, ‘Can we read more Mia?’ The book was completed before we even crossed the Iowa state line on our drive back home. Reading the latest Mia made our trip so much fun! I have to say, we just about had to pull over on the side of I-35 when I was reading the various ways of describing the art of farting.  We were all laughing so hard that my husband could barely drive.  And once I finished that part of the book, the kids made me read it again! Eileen Boggess is a gifted author, and we’re so grateful to her for sharing her talents with us and all my children.” Tina Kremer, Parent Coach of Hudson Middle Schools Battle of the Books, Hudson, IA

“After a summer immersed in acting while an employee of  a children’s theater group (in the previous book, Mia the Melodramatic), Mia is psyched to try acting in plays at school. It doesn’t hurt that her best friend is the student director.  Or does it?  Trying a small part in a play is way different than having the lead.  Of course, there is never just one problem in Mia’s life.  Never. There’s the ex-boyfriend who is a being a negative influence on her already-corrupt little brother, her other boy crush, the fact that Mia wants to be independent from boys, attempting to get her driver’s license, and the confusion when the ex-boyfriend tries wooing Mia as well as two other girls and she doesn’t know what to do. About any of the problems. Mia tries to make good decisions and bravely (sometimes) struggles to do the right thing.  Such is Mia’s dramatic life.  As you read, you will relate to the overwhelming feelings of adolescence and the absurdity of how one attempt to solve a problem can lead to another. And just when Mia thinks she has everything figured out, just as in life, time moves on and changes everything. That’s when it’s magnificent to know who you really are.” (Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+; Rating: 4 Stars)Teens Read Too

“A complete parody of teen life (a la Airplane), and it works just fine . . . Kids will see themselves, and their peers, in the day-to-day lives of this ensemble cast of teens . . . And this big kid laughed her way through this quick-moving story with lots of fun moments.”—Scrub-a-Dub-Tub

“It's not a secret by now, but I have to say once again how much I adore this series. It's funny; it's fab; it's real. Just all-around greatness. And Mia the Magnificent? How was that one? you may ask. Well, it was just like its prequels. One of the aspects I love most about this series is that Mia and her problems always seem like real normal things that teens her age deal with, since from nasty breakups, to shyness problems, to arguing with her best friend, it's all here within the pages of the Mia Fullerton series. In this installment specifically, I once again liked how Mia dealt with her problems with Tim in a mature way. Also, as with the previous two installments, Mia’s crazy antics always left me with a smile on my face. The plot of this always had me on my feet, eager to find out what would occur next because of all the crazy things that would occur. I did enjoy the book quite a bit. Mia the Magnificent proved to be a funny book filled with characters you can't help but love, and with lots of heart. And Boggess's writing was as smooth as always.
I can't wait to read the next installment!”—Lauren’s Crammed Bookshelf

“Fun for those days when I’m swamped with homework and need something light to read.”—Read This Book!

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