*Publisher "Nancy Paulsen Books/Penguin Random House" sent me an advanced copy of Jacqueline Woodson's upcoming novel. I pretty much love everything that Nancy publishes and of course we all know what an incredible writer Jacqueline Woodson is.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Woodson takes the reader back to the 1970's to the Bushwick neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York.
*The main character is Sage, a young girl who has a passion for basketball and can perform better on the court than anyone else in her neighborhood.
*While Sage knows she isn't like the other girls in the neighborhood, she isn't bothered by it until an older kid asks her a question she can't quite get out of her head.
*When Sage meets a new kid named Freddy, she begins to realize her differences may be a truly positive aspect in her life.
*The fires in Bushwick keep spreading that summer, but Sage and Freddy refuse to let their own "fire" be extinguished.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*Once I sat down with the novel in my hands, I did not stop reading until I finished the story.
*The plot was fascinating and educational because I didn't know much about these fires in New York.
*The friendship between Sage and Freddy was special, deep, and heartwarming.
*As with all of her writing, this story was thoughtful, precise, and completely engaging.
*There are several important and strong life lessons presented throughout the pages of Sage's story that I know young readers will benefit from.
Who Should Read It:
*This middle-grade novel will be perfect for readers in grades four, five, and six. Middle-school readers will definitely need to put this title on their TBR list. If you know of a young person who loves to read and loves the sport of basketball, then his is the story for them. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
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