Things I Liked:
This is such a sweet story about a girl trying to deal with the death of her older brother. I loved hearing things from Annie's point of view, because she was so smart in some ways, and totally not in others. Just how I imagine most children her age are. I also thought it was perfect that she got help in closing her umbrella (such a great analogy) and then was able to help her mother and father close theirs. I highly recommend this book to help tweens deal with death.
Things I Didn't Like:
It might be a bit young for some of the nearly teens, but excellent for tweens and older children.
Read-alikes:
Shug by Jenny Han
A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: none
mrg-factor: none
v-factor: none
Overall rating: ****
Posted as part of Tween Tuesday, hosted by GreenBeanTeenQueen.
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I want to read this book so bad, but they don't have it at my library. :(
ReplyDeleteEh...I dunno.
ReplyDeleteHave you read the Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie yet? I am in the process of reading it now, and it is delicious! LOL
This one looks good-I've seen it on the shelf. I may have to pick it up after your review!:)
ReplyDeleteShaynie, hopefully they'll get it soon!
ReplyDeleteLauren, that was one of the books I had to take back before finishing, since it was due and I didn't get to it :( I put it on hold again, but it will be a while before it comes back. Darn!
GreenBeanTeenQueen, hopefully you'll enjoy it as well!
Oooh. :( Well, I certainly hope that you will be able to read it soon, as it is very sweet! :D
ReplyDeleteI hope so too! Your comments make me wish I'd read it anyway!
ReplyDeleteThis is a VERY GOOD BOOK AND VERY SAD :(................
ReplyDeleteEmma, it is very much a combination of good and sad! But, I like how the ending is very hopeful.
ReplyDeleteThat was my FAVORITE book. I have read MANY books, and out of those MANY books I LOVED this one!!!! <3
ReplyDeleteFlower21, I'm glad you liked it so much - it is really a fantastic book!
ReplyDeletei read the book it was a very simple book like she goes to the store to get some bandaids and then she doesnt get them cause lippy wasnt there to watch her u know very simple! but its for for 12-14 so grade 6-8 cause kids dont understand the concept u gotTA CLOSE THAT UMBRELLA AND TAKE A CHANCE! its just an older saying!
ReplyDeleteAnon, it should help those of that age range to deal with grief and loss - and close the umbrella!
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