This book had been on my reading pile for awhile now and every time I saw the cover my anticipation and curiosity built even more. (Although I didn't know it, it was like I was a Beaumont child waiting for my thirteenth birthday to arrive!) It was the obvious choice as my first "summer read."
Mibs, like her brothers' savvies, is a force to be reckoned with. Like anyone about to enter the uncharted territory of teenhood, she is curious about what changes will come her way. Her father has been involved in a terrible accident, and Mibs finds herself making decisions that she would never ordinarily make. She learns to deal with the consequences of her choices, both good and bad, and learns that no matter how much things change, some things will always remain the same.
I loved the way the author provided great descriptions and little glimpses into the thoughts and feelings of each character. I enjoyed the fast pace and rhythm of her writing style. I'm anxious to recommend this book to my students and hear their reactions!
2009-2010 Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee
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