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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This is one of those novels where I have to tiptoe lightly to not ruin important plot points. |
Didn’t Like It “Not certain of the audience since the story is about two young girls burying their foster mother after she has died of natural causes because they do not want to be returned to the foster care program. The story is far-fetched but you find yourself liking both girls who become friends over the...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“It is descriptive and funny. It's sad at first, but gets really happy. The reason I like it is because the story is realistic. By Emily”
Sarah Derby wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good story but a little weird. Stella lives with her great Aunt Louise on Cape Cod along with Angel, a foster child. One day, Louise dies leaving the girls alone & uncertain about what to do. Neither of them want to go back into foster care, so they decide to bury her & continue living in the house, taking care of the summer rental bungalows & earning enough money to fulfill their dreams. Things go along fine until finally Stella breaks down & calls the authorities. Angel had threatened to leave but decides instead to stay with Stella & face the music. Interesting story, a bit morbid in spots.”
mamatufy wrote this review Wednesday, March 20, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“It is some kind of boring book . ”
PSIDiana wrote this review Tuesday, February 26, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a creatively told story that I absolutely loved. It's such a cute tale with sad elements. You just have to love a story of two 12 year olds trying to make it on their own for the summer, and in the process, end up burying their dead great aunt in the backyard garden. It is a sadly true tale, but Pennypacker tells it with gusto, enthusiasm and a wit that only a 12 year old would know. I loved every minute of this story.”
Carrie W wrote this review Sunday, January 13, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An emotionally amazing story!”
Moonglow338 wrote this review Monday, January 7, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Very touching story of two girls who take care of themselves when their foster parent unexpectedly dies; great book for girls, might hold the attention of boys because of the dead body in the garden”
Cynthia M wrote this review Wednesday, January 2, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Not certain of the audience since the story is about two young girls burying their foster mother after she has died of natural causes because they do not want to be returned to the foster care program. The story is far-fetched but you find yourself liking both girls who become friends over the summer while they try to carry on their foster mother's job.”
Mary Ann C wrote this review Friday, December 28, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Liked this book very much. Thought the characters were well developed. Always interesting to read about how resourceful, in this case 11 year old girls, survive on their own.”
Elizabeth G wrote this review Thursday, December 6, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Both humorous and touching, this book is about 2 girls living with a senior citizen in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Stella's great aunt Louise takes in foster child Angel but the two girls don't get along. Then Louise dies and the girls try to cope without letting anyone else know about her death. The book reminded me of Where the Lilies Bloom and the Cynthia Voigt books about the Tillerman children. ”
Joy A wrote this review Monday, November 26, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I was expecting another Clementine, but this book was much more serious. I loved the characters for their resourcefulness and willingness to grow in spite of some scary life situations.”
Ms. McAndrews wrote this review Wednesday, November 7, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
