What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *Avery lives with her dad on the east coast. Bett lives with her dad on the west coast.
2. *When their fathers meet, fall in love, and decide to take an extended trip to China; the girls are sent to a summer camp. It is the hope of the dads that they like each other and the four of them can create a new family.
3. *Before camp, Avery and Bett begin to communicate via emails and texts. They aren't thrilled about the idea of going to camp or being forced to get to know each other.
4. *While at camp, the girls begin to share more and more about themselves. They have a variety of experiences that involve their past, current, and future stories.
5. *After a series of unfortunate events in China, the dads return with shocking news for the girls which send them into a tailspin. Each girl returns home, but continue to communicate, scheme, and plot to bring their worlds back together.
What I Thought Of It: The entire story was told through texts, emails, and other forms of communication. I've read stories with this same format and they didn't necessarily work for me. This particular book worked incredibly well with the format. It wasn't even like I was reading "communication" between the two girls. It was more of an engaging narrative. Each girl was delightful, fun, and pleasing to read about. There was many humorous moments where I found myself laughing out loud. There were also some tender and touching scenes that warmed my heart. The writing was realistic, thought-provoking, and full of emotion. I enjoyed reading about the transition and progress each girl took throughout the story. After finishing the book, I knew this would be an important novel to put into the hands of certain readers that are living/experiencing similar situations.
Who Should Read It: I think this would be the perfect novel to give to a student that has two moms and/or dads. The story could be a mirror for them. The book could also be used as a window for other young readers. Because of some of the content, topics, and situations; I would recommend the story for students in grades five and above. The story is probably best suited for our middle-school readers. I'm so pleased I had the opportunity to read and know it will be an important story for many readers. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars!
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