*I received an electronic ARC of this upcoming middle-grade novel via the "Street Team" that was formed to spread the word about the story via social media. Once I started, I could NOT stop.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Morgan is devastated by the sudden death of her mother.
*This loss leaves her in the role of holding the family together which includes two younger siblings and her father.
*As she tries to navigate life without the mother who kept them all organized, on track, and with a plan; Morgan finds herself dealing with more stress and anxiety than she has ever had.
*When her father suggests a family camping/hiking trip, Morgan thinks it is a terrible idea.
*The family ventures to the wild with their father trying to make the most of a difficult time, two young siblings making the best of it, and Morgan facing both personal current and past issues.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*Wow, I love when I come across a story that blows me away.
*I absolutely enjoyed every aspect of Heather Clark's novel, from the wonderful characters, to the meaningful life lessons, and the suspense on the camping/hiking trip.
*As a reader, I enjoyed the format of the book going back and forth between before Morgan's mother died to after she passed.
*There were many emotional and difficult scenes sprinkled throughout the story. I'm a sucker for a great emotional scene.
*I look forward to sharing the novel with my fourth graders during the upcoming school year.
Who Should Read It:
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
Thank you so so much!!! You know I’d love to connect with your fourth graders if you read it!
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