What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *Drew's safe haven is the public library. He volunteers in the children's section where he is able to escape both family and friend "issues".
2. *When the new volunteer, Audrey, shows up; Drew is nervous she may derail his summer plans.
3. *Not only is Drew having problems with relationships at the library, but his best friend in the neighborhood is acting strange and seems to be pulling away from him.
4. *To top it all off, his mother has announced that an "old" friend will be visiting and spending some time with the family. While Drew's little brother may be thrilled, he is NOT.
5. *Much to his surprise, Drew and Audrey begin to investigate who this mysterious friend if, why he is visiting, and what he has to do with his father who passed away three years ago.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1. *I adored this story. As soon as I began, I was drawn into Drew's life, thoughts, and emotions.
2. *Jenn Bishop did an outstanding job of getting inside the head of a young boy dealing with the loss of his father, navigating his friendships, and figuring out how the past relates to his present.
3. *Drew and Audrey became quite the duo on the track of a mysterious man, some hidden secrets, and bringing a family back together again.
4. *Much of the story was set in the public library which of course was a huge plus in my opinion. The characters were in the library were lively, interesting, and unique.
5. *The themes of death, family, friendship, and acceptance were woven throughout the pages with grace, dignity, and care. Well done Jenn, well done!!!
Who Should Read It: I would recommend this story to all readers in grades four, five, and six. I think the story would make for a strong class read aloud and/or put in the hands of individual readers. Jenn's newest work of fiction would also work perfectly in any middle-school library and classroom. As an adult, if you have read any of her previous works, then you MUST put this title on your TBR list. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
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