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Todd, Pamela
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
Fourteen-year-old Zoe's mother leaves Zoe's father, moving the family from Seattle to the Midwest to open a bed-and-breakfast. The farmhouse has structural and cosmetic issues, and as renovations progress, so does Zoe's knowledge of the dark secrets people can hide. This touching novel tackles many difficult issues; beautiful imagery and language keep the story vibrant.
Reviewer: Chelsey Philpot
(3)
4-6
After Tucker Harrison helps hide Angelo "Pig" Pighetti from the school bully, Pig reluctantly agrees to be the subject of Tucker's science fair project on obesity and nutrition. The smooth-flowing, well-written story will appeal to junior high readers, who will laugh at the hilarious weight-loss regimens and agree with the not-too-heavy-handed message that friendship is a "come-as-you-are party."
Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger
2 reviews
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