Unique and engaging story of the strength of a young girl and the bonds of family. I loved the voice of Liberty and her bravery that is barely keepingUnique and engaging story of the strength of a young girl and the bonds of family. I loved the voice of Liberty and her bravery that is barely keeping things together. When her unpredictable dad leaves her and her sister out in the middle of the desert, Liberty is left to figure things out and keep her sister safe. There is a great cast of quirky characters that Liberty describes with her unique voice. I was rooting for Liberty from the beginning. I also liked the format of each chapter heading being a survival strategy. Wonderful debut novel. Will be watching for other titles by Jen White....more
Even though I enjoyed this book a great deal, I will be interested to see what my students think. I agree with reviews that suggest it might be a hardEven though I enjoyed this book a great deal, I will be interested to see what my students think. I agree with reviews that suggest it might be a hard sell to the older students because the protagonist is 11 years old, but some of the issues dealt with in the book ( hints of drug and alcohol use with her parents, and sexually suggestive embraces by the sister) make this a bit too old for the younger students. Even so, I was pleased to see a well written book that deals with a family coping with MS....more
Elegantly written. A powerful and touching story of an African refugee and the immigrant experience. All the more impressive is that this story is tolElegantly written. A powerful and touching story of an African refugee and the immigrant experience. All the more impressive is that this story is told all in verse. Many times I would stop, re-read, and just take in the beautifully and perfectly crafted lines. Lovely....more
Beautifully written. This is an uplifting story of twelve year old Carley, who finds herself living with a foster family that she thinks is too good tBeautifully written. This is an uplifting story of twelve year old Carley, who finds herself living with a foster family that she thinks is too good to be true. With humor and courage she learns to believe in herself and find hope for her future. ...more
Beautifully written, this book manages to touch on weighty issues in a way that informs without seeming to preach. Diversity, prejudice, the environmeBeautifully written, this book manages to touch on weighty issues in a way that informs without seeming to preach. Diversity, prejudice, the environment, immigration, all issues related through the eyes of two young people from very different backgrounds. They start as just pen pals, but discover in one another a best friend and soul mate. The letter format was interesting as was that fact that each of the two voices was written by a different author. A lovely book....more
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