*A fellow reader recommended this middle-grade novel to me. The book sat in my TBR pile for quite some time. I was heading to the pool yesterday afternoon and I grabbed the book to read while sitting in the summer sun.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Amie loves both her parents, but she has a special bond with her father.
*The two of them share everything and have so much in common. Amie tries to connect with her mother, but finds it isn't as easy as with her father.
*When her father becomes ill, Amie believes he will be fine and will beat the disease.
*As much as her father tries, he isn't able to win the fight and leaves Amie feeling alone and lost.
*Amie and her mother begin the process of trying to move forward and this involves their own relationship, Amie's friendships, and her love for music and the violin.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*Even though the story line was on the sad side, there was always a sense of hope.
*The relationship between Amie and her father was quite special and it was interesting to read on how Amie and her mother's relationship changed through the story.
*I also appreciated the friendships that were written about and evolved throughout the story.
*There were a few portions of the plot that moved a bit slow, but that could be because I'm most likely not the target audience for the story.
*Overall, a touching story about loss, family, and moving forward as best you can.
Who Should Read It:
*If you know a young reader who has an interest and/or passion for music, especially the violin, this might be the perfect book for them. The reading level for the novel would be fourth through sixth, along with the middle-school students. Happy Reading!
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars
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