*This upcoming middle-grade novel came to me via #bookexpedition. The title will be released on July 7, 2020.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *Army loves life and she especially loves her dog "Maybe".What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
2. *Their life together is blissful until a terrible accident takes Maybe away from Army.
3. *Army is left alone, heart-broken, and not sure how to move forward.
4. *As her navigates her new normal, Army meets a new family that is also overwhelmed with life.
5. *With the help of a new friend, Army sets out to help the new family, especially their daughter, and finds herself dealing with the emotions that come with a new dog.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1. *I know some readers shy away from "losing" a dog story, but this one is not to be missed.
2. *As a reader, and dog owner, I appreciated how the author took a new approach to losing a dog.
3. *Once the "accident" occurred, I wasn't sure where the story could go; but go it did.
4. *The journey Army took to help Madison's family was touching, sensitive, and emotional.
5. *I also enjoyed the dynamics between Army and her formal and new friends. These relationships were portrayed quite realistically.
Who Should Read It:
*I would put the novel in the hands of readers in grades four, five, and six. Of course the middle school reader would also appreciate the story of Army and her dealings with life. The story would also work for a class read aloud. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
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