tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714088.post-48991847208594291122008-05-09T22:44:00.000-05:002008-05-09T22:45:16.396-05:00"Don't let things fall apart once I'm gone."<br /><br />That's what Elvira's dad tells her as he packs up his car <br />to go to Las Vegas for an Elvis impersonation contest. <br />But when he leaves, it seems like everything starts to <br />fall apart. Her pregnant mother won't leave the couch, <br />and her eight year old sister is behaving like she's <br />three. Elvira feels like everything is up to her, and <br />it's definitely not fair.<br /><br />Just when things are getting too hard to handle, a phone <br />call from Aunt Clare brings the family to Memphis, and a <br />series of events threatens to push the fragile family <br />apart. But as time goes on, Elvira begins to realize <br />that family doesn't have to be perfect, and that <br />sometimes, you just have to take things as they come. <br />This feel-good novel about family and forgiveness will win <br />the heart of girls everywhere, and its intriguing plot <br />will keep any reader hooked.<br /><br />This heartfelt story is easy to relate to, and brings <br />insight into the inner workings of a family. I loved that <br />the storyline was entertaining and full of laugh out loud <br />moments. Full of southern charm and dynamic <br />characters, "Love Me Tender" will satisfy any girl who <br />loves a good story.<br /><br />Reviewer Age:15<br />Reviewer City, <br />State and Country: Tipp City, OH USAFlamingnet Young Adult Book Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09622925590832343578noreply@blogger.com