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Jan 11, 2009
Emma
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Is it possible to fall in love with a book? If it is, The Teashop Girls (2008 ) by Laura Schaefer, with illustrations by Sujean Rim, now holds my heart. I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, especially since I am not actually much of a tea drinker, but as soon as I saw the cover and the illustration of The Steeping Leaf I knew this book would have my undying devotion. I know I keep banging readers over the head with what I'm trying to point out with my Chick Lit Wednesday Reviews, but rea
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Feb 26, 2009
Rachael
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Best friends Annie, Genna, and Zoe have done everything together since forever, or at least, they used to. But now that they’re almost graduating middle school, the Teashop Girls seem to be growing apart since Zoe is always at tennis and Genna is busy with theatrical productions. Feeling a little left out, Annie decides to start working at her grandmother’s teashop, The Steeping Lead, the old hangout of the Teashop Girls. But happiness over her newfound independence and proximity to her super cu
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Feb 11, 2009
Bethany
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Earlier this week, I finsihed reading The Teashop Girls b Laura Schaefer. This is just a lovely book in every way. It's perfectly formatted with black-and-white illustrations at the ends of the chapters, the tea-themed quotes at the beginnings. The tidbits concerning the history of tea and the proper way to drink tea, the old advertisements for different tea brands, it's all totally delightful. This book has kind of made me want to pick up one of Laura Childs' teashop mysteries, and I am not
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Jan 05, 2012
Reading
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Review Written by Andrea @ Reading Lark
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My friends all know that when it comes to tea I can be a bit obsessed. I love to find different varieties to suit my moods and I've been known to drink more than one glass/cup a day. I'm quite partial to chai and iced black tea. I also think spending a day browsing through Teavana is a great way to spend an afternoon. Furthermore, in a geography course in graduate school, I did an More...
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My friends all know that when it comes to tea I can be a bit obsessed. I love to find different varieties to suit my moods and I've been known to drink more than one glass/cup a day. I'm quite partial to chai and iced black tea. I also think spending a day browsing through Teavana is a great way to spend an afternoon. Furthermore, in a geography course in graduate school, I did an More...
Jan 27, 2010
melissa
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I loved this book. It was so refreshing. With all the dystopian and vampire stories that are out there (I have read quite a few myself, not dissing nothin‘!), it is nice to have a sweet plot line. I like the writing, because it is set at an age that could come across as very whiny, angst-y and self absorbed. And although she had typical teen stuff to deal with, it never felt that way. It is set at an age where you feel like you can take on the world, and that came across very well.
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Apr 09, 2009
The Official Rules of the Teashop Girls:
1. Teashop girls are best friends forever.
2. Tea is held every week, no matter what.
3. All tea and scones must be split equally at all times.
Annie, Genna, and Zoe have been hanging out at the Steeping Leaf since elementary school. The Teashop Girls do everything together -- at least they used to. With the end of eighth grade approaching, Genna's too busy with theater, Zoe's always at tennis, and Annie feels totally left out. W More...
1. Teashop girls are best friends forever.
2. Tea is held every week, no matter what.
3. All tea and scones must be split equally at all times.
Annie, Genna, and Zoe have been hanging out at the Steeping Leaf since elementary school. The Teashop Girls do everything together -- at least they used to. With the end of eighth grade approaching, Genna's too busy with theater, Zoe's always at tennis, and Annie feels totally left out. W More...
Dec 21, 2008
Alea
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I adored this book! It definitely soared above my expectations! It was sweet and warm and just all things good!
The book centers around Annie and her beloved Steeping Leaf that her grandmother owns. She loves the Steeping Leaf so much she wants to get her very first job there, and it doesn't hurt that a cute older boy named Jonathan also works there! Her initial meeting with Jonathan is too funny! Everything is going well until one day the power goes out and Annie finds out that her g More...
The book centers around Annie and her beloved Steeping Leaf that her grandmother owns. She loves the Steeping Leaf so much she wants to get her very first job there, and it doesn't hurt that a cute older boy named Jonathan also works there! Her initial meeting with Jonathan is too funny! Everything is going well until one day the power goes out and Annie finds out that her g More...
Apr 24, 2009
Kathy (Bermudaonion)
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When Annie, Zoe and Genna were younger they declared themselves “The Teashop Girls” and vowed to be friends forever. Now that they’re in the eighth grade, they seem to drifting apart. Annie gets a job at her grandmother’s teashop, The Steeping Leaf and discovers it’s having financial difficulties and may have to close. Annie is heartbroken and calls The Teashop Girls together so they can come up with a plan of action to save the teashop, but is it too little, too late?
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Oct 28, 2009
When I was in the library this book caught my eye with its cutsie cover art. It's amazing how the cover can really intrigue you to want to read a book. I took it home and I couldn't stop reading! It was amazing. Other than The Beacon Street Girls Series, Brooklyn Bridge, and Schooled this had never happened before! Annie was so cute and she really reflected my personality. Are there any Beacon Street Girls series fans out there? Yoo hoo are you there? Teashop Girls is just like the Beacon Street
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Oct 18, 2011
Bre
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This book is about a girl who has a grandmother who owns a teashop, and the grandmother, Louisa, hires the granddaughter, Annie to be the barista. Annie has 2 friends Zoey, who plays tennis, and Genna, who is really into acting and drawing, like me! The teashop keeps getting eviction notices because of unpaid bills. So thats when Annie met Jonathan. Annie thought Jonathan was soooo cute, but Gennna, thinks he is a jerk. He is trying to save the teashop, The Steeping Leaf, by chaning it into a
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Feb 20, 2009
Miz Lizzie
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Annie's grandmother runs a tea shop on Monroe Street in Madison, Wisconsin. With her grandfather's death, the changing times, and the unnamed chain coffee house across the street, her grandmother is having a hard time making ends meet. Annie has been obsessed with tea since she and her two best friends became the "teashop girls" when they were little girls. Now in middle school, Annie is now determined to do whatever she can to save the shop. The middle school stuff of first crushes
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Jun 24, 2010
Stefanie
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This book was very cute and fun, however, it also touched upon some of the most difficult parts of growing up-- facing change and growing apart from the only friends you have ever had. Annie, the main character, loves spending time in Grandma's, Louisa's, tea shop, so much that Annie is desperate to work there. Not only does she get to work in the shop, but there is also a super cute boy who is another employee. Annie and her two best friends, Zoe and Genna, the Teashop Girls, have started to gr
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Aug 09, 2011
Cathy
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A sweet "clean" read of friendship, first crushes, and family. Set in, of course, a tea shop, the book is a bit heavy on tea trivia, history and vocab., but that shouldn't deter anyone. Annie's first job at the shop, owned by her grandma, is in jeopardy when financial troubles arise- can she and her friends manage to save the treasured shop? Fun "tea beauty" hints and a girl power movement plot line are appealing. I will read the 2nd in this series- am curious to see where An
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Jul 08, 2011
Alyssa
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Every once in awhile I read the younger teens books, the teashop girls is a book for younger readers, and while reading it I couldn’t help but cringe at how childish it was at times.
Annie and her two best friends Genna and Zoe have loved the teashop ever since they were little girls. Their grandmother owns a tea café called the steeping leaf in town. Annie and her best friends are always there. As they grew up Genna and Zoe have become busier and b More...
Every once in awhile I read the younger teens books, the teashop girls is a book for younger readers, and while reading it I couldn’t help but cringe at how childish it was at times.
Annie and her two best friends Genna and Zoe have loved the teashop ever since they were little girls. Their grandmother owns a tea café called the steeping leaf in town. Annie and her best friends are always there. As they grew up Genna and Zoe have become busier and b More...
Sep 15, 2010
Danie
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Lovely story about Annie who desperately wants to work at her Grandmothers teashop. She's been hanging out there for years and knows absolutely everything there is to know about tea. When her grandmother says yes, she can't wait to start especially when she meets the other employee who happens to be a very cute boy. Trouble begins when she finds out her grandmother hasn't paid taxes on the shop and is being threatened with foreclosure! The story follows Annie and her friend Jack as they explore
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May 29, 2011
Kasia
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I think it's a wonderful idea to write cozy books about tea for younger children, I grew up reading all sorts of tea books and manuals and it certainly made me love the beverage more than soda and other junky stuff that kids like to indulge in on daily basis. There is a certain warmth and hospitality that comes out when someone serves you tea, the heat and flavor resonate form inside out, bringing a feeling of wellness and calm. For those who like tea this will be a real gem, cute and full of in
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Jul 13, 2010
Kat
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A young-adult novel about friendship and tea — it's like this book was written for me! I saw this book last year at Barnes & Noble and loved the book jacket because it has photos of a teapot, cupcakes and cookies. The inside pages are filled with grayscale illustrations by Sujean Rim, whose work I always enjoy, and old tea adverts. There are also a lot of sidenotes about tea, mixed in with various tea recipes.
The story is about eighth-grader Annie Green whose love for tea stems from More...
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Sep 08, 2011
Shazzer
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This is a book that had me at hello. That is, it had me from its very pleasing book cover in complimentary pastel colors and promise of tea and cake. It has been a space of two and a half years, however, between that first glance and my chance to actually, you know, read the book. What I got was not exactly what I wanted, but it was a pleasant distraction for a day of lousy weather and a generally good read. Thirteen year old Annie has just taken a job a More...
This is a book that had me at hello. That is, it had me from its very pleasing book cover in complimentary pastel colors and promise of tea and cake. It has been a space of two and a half years, however, between that first glance and my chance to actually, you know, read the book. What I got was not exactly what I wanted, but it was a pleasant distraction for a day of lousy weather and a generally good read. Thirteen year old Annie has just taken a job a More...
Apr 06, 2011
Jennifer
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Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com
Annie and her two BFFs, Genna and Zoe, used to hang out at her grandmother's tea shop. Now, with the end of 8th grade drawing near, the friends are pulled in different directions.
Once nicknamed the Teashop girls, each has her own direction. Zoe's focused on tennis. Genna's focused on acting. Annie becomes focused on the shop once again.
She asks her grandmother for a job as a barista. Annie soaks up the atmosphere More...
Annie and her two BFFs, Genna and Zoe, used to hang out at her grandmother's tea shop. Now, with the end of 8th grade drawing near, the friends are pulled in different directions.
Once nicknamed the Teashop girls, each has her own direction. Zoe's focused on tennis. Genna's focused on acting. Annie becomes focused on the shop once again.
She asks her grandmother for a job as a barista. Annie soaks up the atmosphere More...
Apr 30, 2009
Inge
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Madison and her friends, the Teashop Girls, work to save a local tea shop called the Steeping Leaf.
The Steeping Leaf? Hello, I want to go to there. Schaffer paints such a lovely picture of this Wisconsin tea shop and I all want to do is sit there all day.
The inclusion of recipes and vintage tea ads is completely charming.
Don't expect too much realism here. This is a real "feel good" book. I don't know if a tween as reasonable and business savvy as Madison exists, but More...
The Steeping Leaf? Hello, I want to go to there. Schaffer paints such a lovely picture of this Wisconsin tea shop and I all want to do is sit there all day.
The inclusion of recipes and vintage tea ads is completely charming.
Don't expect too much realism here. This is a real "feel good" book. I don't know if a tween as reasonable and business savvy as Madison exists, but More...
Jun 11, 2010
Bridget R.
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Convincing her grandmother to let her work in the teashop, The Steeping Leaf, was the easy part. Annie's always loved the teashop. She and her two best friends were "The Teashop Girls" growing up. Now, she's working there as a barista. The Leaf is in trouble. Business is slow and the bills are piling up. Annie's grandmother is served an eviction notice. Can Annie and the Teashop Girls save the Leaf?
What I thought: I loved, loved, loved this book. Any girl or woman who has c More...
What I thought: I loved, loved, loved this book. Any girl or woman who has c More...
Feb 22, 2012
carissa
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Recommended Ages: grades 5-8
Annie, Genna, and Zoe have been hanging out at the Steeping Leaf since elementary school. The Teashop Girls do everything together -- at least they used to. With the end of eighth grade approaching, Genna's too busy with theater, Zoe's always at tennis, and Annie feels totally left out. What happened to tea every week, no matter what?
When Annie convinces her grandmother to give her a job as a barista at the Leaf, things begin to look up. In bet More...
Annie, Genna, and Zoe have been hanging out at the Steeping Leaf since elementary school. The Teashop Girls do everything together -- at least they used to. With the end of eighth grade approaching, Genna's too busy with theater, Zoe's always at tennis, and Annie feels totally left out. What happened to tea every week, no matter what?
When Annie convinces her grandmother to give her a job as a barista at the Leaf, things begin to look up. In bet More...
Jun 28, 2011
Karen
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Such a lovely story. Annie Green's grandmother owns a tea shop called Steeping Leaf. Business is slow, so Annie and her two best friends, Zoe and Genna (known as the Teashop Girls) try to increase business. Along with trying to save the shop, Annie experiences a crush and some friendship troubles. At the end of each chapter is a page from the Tea Shop Girls handbook with interesting facts about tea and some delicious recipes!
May 13, 2009
Sandy
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Not too bad. I read this mosly because I felt like I had to because it's by a Madison author and is set in Madison, but it wasn't a horrid read. Sweet and frivolous, it reads kind of like one of the better Disny Channel Original Movies - just quirky enough to be interesting, with characters that fit neatly into not-to-painful stereotypes, and a touch of drama centered around a friendship.
Would give to middle-schoolers.
Would give to middle-schoolers.
Sep 02, 2011
Jeanne
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Annie, Genna, and Zoe are the Teashop Girls, lifelong friends who've spent many good times at Steeping Leaf, the teashop owned by Annie's grandmother.
As eighth grade comes to a close, the friends start to drift apart: Genna's going to theatre camp, Zoe's got her sports, and Annie's now a barista at the teashop. Just as Annie starts her new job, she learns that the SL is failing, a devastating discovery for her to make.
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As eighth grade comes to a close, the friends start to drift apart: Genna's going to theatre camp, Zoe's got her sports, and Annie's now a barista at the teashop. Just as Annie starts her new job, she learns that the SL is failing, a devastating discovery for her to make.
With her gal pals and a handsome barista named Jon More...
Sep 15, 2010
Elaine
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I needed a break from the Beatrix Potter bio I'm reading so I picked this up. I'd actually give it 3.5 stars, but rounded up. I enjoyed the story, most of the characters were well rounded, and the little recipes and notes about tea history were a nice touch. But once again, it seemed like the author did not know how/when to end the story. Still, a sweet book.
Jul 29, 2011
I liked this juvenile book soon to be high school girls. Just the kind of teashop that would be great to have around town. Annie helps at her grandma's teashop but the shop is in financial troubles and it on the verge of closing. Annie and her 2 firends think of ways to help the business with varying success.
Feb 02, 2009
Laura
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This book was very sweet and endearing, and I enjoyed it. However, it definitely isn't what I would label a "foodie book for kids". It's about food/tea the same way that Elizabeth Lenhard's Chicks with Sticks series is about knitting: the tea brings the girls together but it could have been anything that brought them together. Take the same group of girls and plug in knitting...or theater...or skateboarding.
So while I enjoyed it, it won't earn an entry in my ongoing " More...
So while I enjoyed it, it won't earn an entry in my ongoing " More...
Sep 10, 2010
Samantha
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Its a good book if you like some one that keeps trying to do things that she likes. its about this girl that her grandma owns a tea shop and she wants to work there. and one day her grandam couldn't pay the bill any more. and her granddater trys to make money for her grandma can keep the shop.
