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Steveson, Nanci Turner
3 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Moving with her mom to a homeless shelter, Lizzie spends a lonely summer staring at the horses at nearby Birchwood Stables. Then Joe the manager hires her as a working student--but if Lizzie can't earn one thousand dollars, the horse she loves will be sold. Trustworthy adults and a beautiful setting counterbalance the hard knocks Lizzie faces, resulting in a warm, deeply satisfying novel.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(3)
4-6
Complications amass in Maggie's life when she must move from Georgia to Vermont because she's inherited a farm from the father she doesn't remember. Everyone in town knew and loved Maggie's father, especially the quirky neighbors, a blended family of six kids, headed by lesbians. Maggie adjusts slowly, discovering her father and herself and reconciling with her mother as the novel deepens believably.
Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin
(4)
4-6
This novel about a young girl's summer of self-discovery stands out for its original treatment of two familiar plot lines. First, Annie's eating disorder is caused by panic attacks triggered by her mother's rigidity, not food or body image issues. Second, Annie's friend is dying, but Annie doesn't learn that until the last thirty pages of the book. The story has heart but isn't fully developed.
Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin
3 reviews
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