*Geetha isn't thrilled to leave her family and life behind, but has no choice but to travel with her mother.
*Starting a new school is difficult, but even more so when you are the one who is quite different from the rest of the kids. Geetha finds herself a target of a female bully.
*To deal with the new changes in her life, she spends time playing her music, enjoying the beach, and observing the sea life.
*When she meets Miguel, they form a friendship over similar interests and saving a seal pup.
What I Thought of It - Five Observations/Reflections...
*This novel-in-verse was a beautiful story about starting over, dealing with change, and making a difference in the world.
*Padma did a tremendous job of bringing Geetha to life and taking her off the page and right into my heart.
*I wasn't always a fan of verse novels, but I'm begining to find them quite enjoyable and do pack quite a punch.
*The friendship between Geetha and Miquel was unique and I so enjoyed getting to know them.
*The connection between what Geetha was experiencing and the survival of the sea pup was beautifully executed.
Who Should Read It...
*If you have read Padma Venkatraman's previous middle-grade novels, you must add this upcoming title to your TBR list. The story should be shared with students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade. Of course the middle-school reader would also be perfect for the novel. Happy Reading!
Rating...
5 out of 5 stars
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