*I have had this novel by my bedside for quite some time. A reading friend recommended it. I actually ended up listening to the audio version of the story via Audible. Such a strong and incredible story!
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Meet Jack, the older sister to Birdie, who will do anything to protect her younger sibling.
*Meet Birdie, the younger sibling to Jack, who has a flare for fashion and isn't always accepted by people both in and out of school.
*Jack and Birdie are left alone after their mother dies.
*They are sent to live with one uncle and then to a second uncle's home. Each one quite different from each other.
*Each member of the newly formed family must find a way to not only accept themselves, but those they are trying to know and live with.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*The characters drove the story and I'm still thinking about them to this day.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*The characters drove the story and I'm still thinking about them to this day.
*I loved that Birdie wasn't defined and stood his ground.
*Jack was one of those siblings that every brother/sister deserve.
*The life lessons were strong, realistic, and gave much to ponder on.
*I'm so glad I finally read this middle-grade novel. Just sad it took me so long to get to.
Who Should Read It:
*This would be an excellent class read aloud for any fifth and/or sixth grade classroom. The class discussions would be meaningful, thoughtful, and deep. Middle-school readers would also be an ideal target audience for Jack and Birdie's story. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
Who Should Read It:
*This would be an excellent class read aloud for any fifth and/or sixth grade classroom. The class discussions would be meaningful, thoughtful, and deep. Middle-school readers would also be an ideal target audience for Jack and Birdie's story. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
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