Written by Ona Gritz-Gilbert
Illustrated by Yong Chen
HarperCollins Publishers, Summer, 1998.
ISBN 0-06-027-193-0

A chapter book for ages 7-10. Watercolor painting for the cover and 19 black and white illustrations. 88 pages.

Book Summary: Mama's girl! Mama's girl! That's what the kids in school call Amy. But this summer Amy's going to visit her great-aunt Jenny at the beach while Mom's away on business. Amy thinks it's the perfect chance to prove that she's not a mama's girl. But Amy's high hope of learning how to ride a bike and making new friends fall flat when Crystal, the only other girl Amy's age, seems to dislike Amy. Does Crystal think Amy's a mama's girl, too? Amy's disappointed at first, but soon she's soaking up the warmth of this quirky seaside community. Read More