*This book came to me via Penguin Random House Publishers. I'm always thrilled to receive a novel from them as they seem to know how to choose really great middle-grade stories. I've had the copy in my possession for quite some time, but finally grabbed it from my stack and began reading.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *Scoob is a young boy that has questions about both his father who he lives with and the mother he doesn't.
2. *G'ma is Scoob's grandmother with a story and a past of her own.
3. *They each have their reasons for climbing aboard the RV and heading on a "historic" road trip.
4. *Not only will Scoob learn about his grandmother's history, but also the history of the segregated south.
5. *In between these two family members, is a father who wants the best for both his son and his mother.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1. *There are times when I get so mad at myself for letting a book sit too long in my TBR pile. that is what happened with this particular story.
2. *This road trip between a grandson and his beloved grandmother was one of a kind and kept my interest the entire "ride".
3. *As the two of them traveled together, each of them began to slowly "share" their own stories, confide in each other, and come to know each other better and better. Such a beautiful pace!
4. *G'ma has spunk, energy, and a wicked sense about her. I loved this. I believe young readers will enjoy her younger than life personality.
5. *Not only were there fun and humorous moments, but several touching and emotional scenes that warmed my heart.
Who Should Read It:
*I love when I read a middle-grade book that is appropriate for all readers in grades three through six. I could see this novel being used as a class read aloud and/or put in the hands of individual readers. If you have read other works by Stone, then you MUST read her newest work of fiction. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
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