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252 pp.
| Scholastic/Levine |
September, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-545-31028-4$16.99
(2)
4-6
Isadora (Tink) chronicles her twelve-going-on-thirteen summer in encyclopedia form (with footnotes, cross-references, etc.). It's an amusing yet emotional journey: one of her brothers is autistic, resulting in family tension; she and BFF Freddie Blue grow apart; and the new blue-haired neighbor boy complicates everything. Tink remains true to herself, but her personality and confidence grow stronger, creating a light but sincere, spirited story.
Reviewer: Julie Roach
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2012