Fantastic writing and a powerful story. I loved having the different POVs and learning about the motivations behind everyone's treatment of Alice. JenFantastic writing and a powerful story. I loved having the different POVs and learning about the motivations behind everyone's treatment of Alice. Jen knocked it out of the park, and I can't wait to read more from her!...more
As much fun as a Bollywood film! Abby is a great kid who you want to cheer for. I loved experiencing Mumbai with her. Middle Grade girls will love theAs much fun as a Bollywood film! Abby is a great kid who you want to cheer for. I loved experiencing Mumbai with her. Middle Grade girls will love the excitement of Abby finding out her father is famous & all the glamour that brings. ...more
Absolutely gorgeous. I wish I'd had this book when I was a kid. Its beautiful images and powerful themes are going to stay with me.Absolutely gorgeous. I wish I'd had this book when I was a kid. Its beautiful images and powerful themes are going to stay with me....more
Somehow my review/completed date didn't show up! GRRRR. But, this book is so fun and adorable that I don't mind writing the review twice :-) I was lucSomehow my review/completed date didn't show up! GRRRR. But, this book is so fun and adorable that I don't mind writing the review twice :-) I was lucky enough to get to read this very early and take a trip to Italy with Pippa. Kristin did her homework and does a fantastic job of relaying that research into the book without it feeling overwhelming or like info-dumping. I could almost smell the pizza and see the villages of Cinque Terre spread before me. I'll warn you that you'll want to immediately start checking prices to Italy after you finish the book. ...more
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