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Courtney Changes the Game Summary and Review

  • Writer: Admin
    Admin
  • Sep 18, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 4, 2020

Here's the summary of events from Courtney Changes the Game, courtesy of American Girl Publishing:

"Nine-year-old Courtney Moore loves to play video games, but she’s bummed that there aren’t more girl characters. When a school assignment gives Courtney the chance to create her own game, she invents a female hero: Crystal Starshooter. Crystal is bold and brave and can handle any situation— qualities Courtney wishes she had herself. Courtney’s parents are divorced, and when her dad moves away to start a new job, Courtney has a hard time adjusting. The new arrangement also causes a problem with her stepsister, Tina. The girls share a room, and Tina doesn’t like Courtney being around on the weekends. When Courtney’s mom announces she’s running for mayor, their whole blended family, including Courtney’s stepdad and half brother, have to take on new roles. Courtney’s shocked when a reporter questions her mom’s ability to be a good mayor and a good mom. Why can’t she be both? Courtney wonders. At school, Courtney’s class is preparing for the launch of the space shuttle Challenger. The astronauts, and especially Christa McAuliffe, inspire Courtney’s ideas for her video game. As she deals with her feelings about the Challenger explosion, Courtney gains a deeper understanding about the risk of doing something new and the courage it takes to be bold."


Now, for my review of this book:


I was a little nervous when Courtney was announced, since a lot happened in the 80's and it's tough to hammer everything down in one story. But American Girl never disappoints- and the same is true for this book. I could relate to Courtney's character a lot, as she is passionate about the lack of female representation in video games, nerdy and has divorced parents- all similar to me. But my favorite character in the book was Tina, Courtney's stepsister. Her story about coping with her mom's loss and all the change in her life was a highlight of the book, and it was far enough removed in time from Josefina's to feel fresh. The story itself was pretty good- it covered many of the events from the 80's in a neat package, and didn't feel like it was shoving anything in. It also had a good message and a climax where I cried... almost. This book was pretty good, but one thing I didn't like is that several of the characters weren't developed, such as Courtney's friends. I would give this book an 8/10 and recommend this to any AG fan.

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jb1133024
May 06

Thanks for the thoughtful review! I agree, Courtney’s story felt genuine, and Tina’s character added emotional depth that made the book more engaging. It’s interesting how Courtney’s passion for video games and creating her own female hero reflects the growing interest in character-driven game mods today. That reminded me of something I recently explored called the Minecraft girlfriend mod. It’s a fan-made modification where players can interact with a character named Jenny, offering a very different gameplay experience compared to the standard Minecraft setup. The mod adds a personal storyline, which, like Courtney’s journey, highlights the importance of representation and relationships in games. It’s fascinating how both books and games can tell such unique, meaningful stories.

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jb1133024
Apr 26

I really enjoyed reading your summary and review! I also loved how Courtney’s passion for video games and creating her own strong female character was portrayed. It’s inspiring for young readers, especially those interested in gaming and creativity. If anyone’s looking for more ways to dive into games that encourage imagination and fun, I recently shared some tips and resources on my blog. Feel free to check it out here: blog. Thanks again for your thoughtful review, it made me want to reread Courtney’s story!

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Kellys joss
Nov 09, 2020

Best book ever!

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