*While attending #NCTE22 in California, I stopped by the Penguin Random House booth. After chatting with some of my favorite representatives, I walked away with an ARC of Ann Braden's upcoming middle-grade novel. The book will be out in the world in May of 2023.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Agnes has some questions. Actually, she has a lot of questions.
*Agnes lives with her mother, who encourages her daughter to follow the rules and not question authority.
*After a "run-in" with an opossum on the open road, Agnes begins to question the world around her.
*While attending confirmation classes, with other girls from school, Agnes takes a step out of her comfort zone and pushes the boundaries that are being put upon her.
*With the help of her writing, about an opossum of course, Agnes comes to see the "big picture" with clarity and satisfaction.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*I was thrilled to get my hands on the ARC at the Penguin Random House booth. I had begun to see advance praise for the story and didn't know if I could wait until May.
*The title had me quite curious about the plot and I tried to figure out how opinions and opossums would be tied together.
*Well, author Ann Braden did a fantastic job of writing a story about a young girl who has legitimate questions about her world, faith, and position in society.
*I loved how the "opossum" stories were intertwined with the events in Agnes' actual life.
*The story gives the reader a lot to think about and shows how young people can have a voice in this ever-complicated world.
Who Should Read It:
*In my "OPINION", I think everyone should read this upcoming middle-grade novel. The story will resonate with middle-grade, middle-school, high-school, and even adult readers. There is so much to be gained from experiencing Agnes' journey. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
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