*I was lucky to receive this novel from the publisher. I had read Laurie Morrison's first two novels so I was excited to read her third story and see what she came up with this time around.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Ivy is a great young girl. In fact, some may describe her as a saint.
*She always puts others before herself and prides herself on being there for everyone who needs her.
*When her mother announces she is pregnant and will be a surrogate, Ivy finds herself in a place she has never been in before.
*As she tries to adjust to the news, she begins to receive emails from an anonymous source asking for advice and friendship.
*Ivy finds herself on a course of changes both within her family and with the friends she surrounds herself with.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*This was an enjoyable and heartfelt story.
*There were many aspects of the plot that have not been covered in other middle-grade stories which was refreshing.
*Ivy was a unique and interesting character to read about and get to know.
*While reading, I did find myself skimming portions of the story that were not holding my attention.
*Readers will gain a lot from Ivy's journey about family, friends, choices, and consequences.
Who Should Read It:
*I know educators and readers don't like to qualify stories as for boys or girls, but I do think this particular novel would be best suited for the female reader. I think readers in grades four, five, and six would be perfect. Middle-school students would also be ideal for the story. Happy Reading!
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars
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