INTERMEDIATE FICTION
Galante, Cecilia

Willowood

(3) 4-6 When her mother's new job forces eleven-year-old Lily to move to Riverside Heights and a different school, it seems like nothing is going right. However, she soon finds some unlikely friends--class nerd Gina and Nate, an adult with Down syndrome--who teach her important lessons about life, loyalty, and forgiveness. Strong characters and an engaging plot make for an enjoyable read.

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