*Nora and Gae are two of my favorite authors, and people. I have had the pleasure of getting to know them over the last several years. As I was looking through NetGalley for books to download for spring break, I came across their upcoming middle-grade novel and added to my electronic "pile" of books to read. The novel will be released on April 5, 2022.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Meet Jeremy, JB, who is excited for the summer before seventh grade.
*Meet Sidney, who is not so excited about summer because her best friend isn't going to be around.
*Jeremy ends up on a research ship with his mother researching the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch".
*After a series of mistakes and mishaps, Sidney also ends up on the same research ship, but isn't sure she is supposed to be there.
*Once these two young people join forces, they not only set out to change the issues in the Pacific, but also in their own personal lives.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*I was first struck by the "set-up" of the novel. It was different, fun, and engaging.
*The alternating points of view was an appealing aspect of the story.
*JB and Sidney were two of the most enjoyable and big-hearted characters from a middle-school novel.
*Nora and Gae have written a fun-filled story with an important world issue. I wouldn't think that is easy to do, but they pulled it off.
*I didn't know much about synchronicity, but it sure was fun to read and learn about.
Who Should Read It:
Who Should Read It:
*This will be the perfect story for readers in grades three through six, along with all middle-school readers. I love when a story can reach a wide audience and each reader will take something different and special from the experience. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
Ah, thank you! Love the format of this review, too! :)
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