I'm like that seedling....Despite everything, I'm certain it's growing, reaching toward the clouds, branching out to all the places they once had been. Page 325
Grade Level: 3-9
Reading Level: 3rd
Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (March 28, 2017)
Rating: 4 out of 4
Summary:
After the sudden death of her parents, thirteen-year-old Stevie is sent to live at a rundown motel, where she charms everyone except her estranged grandfather.
This story is a "feel good despite an awful situation" book. In this case, Stevie is a girl who manages to bloom despite difficulties. Her parents die unexpectedly and because they had cut off the relationships with relatives, Stevie goes to live with her grandfather who is a stranger to her. He isn't easy to love but Stevie begins to learn about her past and form an attachment to her new family which is comprised of her grandfather and the people who live and work at the motel where they live. Lots of quirky characters, which I happen to love. Eventually, Stevie has to make a choice about her life and it is up to her to figure out what will be best. What a lot of responsibility for a new teen. As I read the story, I had a hard time figuring out what was the best choice myself. Enjoy this book. It reminds us that life doesn't have to be average or normal to be a good one! I give it a 4 out of 4.
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