Written in journal form, ten year old Celie discloses her worries and opinions about friends and family.  She is confused about issues with her ex-best friend, her grandmother is exhibiting Alzheimer symptoms, and her older sister’s new friend is mean and snobbish.  Celie’s illustrations, entries, and taped-in notes and e-mails give readers the feeling they are actually reading a real diary.  Celie’s views and frustrations are realistic and will have wide appeal among grade school aged girls.  This is book 1 in a series.  Readers will be looking forward to more of Celie’s diaries.