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Fifteen-year-old Camilla gains new maturity through her relationship with her best friend's brother and the growing realization that her parents are fallible individuals. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Life had always been easy for fifteen-year-old Camilla Dickinson. But now her parents, whom she had always loved and trusted, are behaving like strangers to each other and vying for her allegiance. Camilla is torn between her love for them and her disapproval of their actions.

Then she meets Frank, her best friend's brother, who helps her to feel that she is not alone. Can Camilla learn to accept her parents for what they are and step toward her own independence? --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Intricate and Intriguing, Nov 7 2003

By	Erika Sorocco (Southern California, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Camilla (Paperback)

Camilla Dickinson has never really had to worry about anything in her life. Everything has always been pretty perfect for her. That is, until her parents, whom had always been loving and trusting of each other, begin treating each other like complete strangers, and begin trying to buy her love. Camilla is confused and upset by their sudden change in personality, and feels helpless about what she can do. That is, until she meets Frank, her best friend's older brother. Frank helps Camilla to realize that she is not alone, and that she is an independent young woman, who needs to accept her parents, and their disagreements, for what they are.

Being an avid fan of Madeline L'Engle, I just knew that I had to have this book. I couldn't be happier with making that purchase. I was amazed with this book from page 1. Camilla Dickinson is one of my favorite characters ever in a book. L'Engle has created a teenage girl whom everyone can love, and identify with. Someone who is going through something that many teenagers have to deal with everyday. Camilla is an empowering, and intelligent young woman, who will change the lives of every young woman who reads this book. You can't miss CAMILLA. A must-have for everyone. Young or old, male or female.

Erika Sorocco

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5.0 out of 5 stars Not only for children, Dec 27 2002

By	Kelly (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Camilla (Paperback)

I am not a big fan of saying this is a "child's book" because I was not a child when I read this book. It is a timeless and ageless book, one for the entire family. If you haven't read it, you should, no matter how old you are. It has issues that everyone faces, whatever age you are.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Poignant Novel, Aug 4 2002

By	NM (LV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Camilla (Paperback)

"Camilla" is one of the best novels I've ever read. I'm a fan of Madeleine L'Engle, who never seems to fail in capturing the essence of the teenage girl. This is a beautiful book about young Camilla Dickinson who is faced with problems in her family life. Escaping from the torment of her home, Camilla spends a lot of time with her best friend's brother, Frank. With him she is opened to a whole new world of experiences. It's amazing to see how Camilla transforms from an insecure teenage girl to a strong, intelligent young woman. Ms. L'Engle wrote this story wonderfully, and also advertises a lot of culture in it (Holst's 'Planets', Prokofiev). "Camilla" is a beautiful!

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3.0 out of 5 stars A Common Subject with Uncommon Attraction
Just recently I finished the book, Camilla, by Madeleine L'Engle and although the topic of the story is a rather common one, I do have to admit that I simply could not put the... Read more

Published on Jul 16 2002 by Janice Cooper

4.0 out of 5 stars Being alive is to be happy
This was one of the few books I had not read by Madeleine L'Engle. As usual, it was excellent.

Camilla is the story of Camilla Dickinson, a 15 year old living in New York... Read more

Published on Feb 16 2002 by Elaine S. Reitz

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully done...
When I first picked up Camilla, I thought it would be just another teen romance with a happy ending and lots of fluffiness without much of a problem. I was very wrong. Read more

Published on Jul 25 2001 by saj888

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Bildungsroman
I've read "Camilla" during different stages in my life and have found new meaning in the novel each time. Read more