If you love books, read a great many books.
If you love to sing, sing loudly and often.
Whatever you do, do it with all your heart.
Deaf sixth grader Macy McMillan is facing big changes in her
life as her mother gets ready to get married and put their home up for sale.
Macy will be gaining a stepfather and six-year-old twins for stepsisters and
she is not sure this will be so great. In the meantime, Macy’s mother sends her to
help an elderly lady in the neighborhood pack up as she plans to move to
assisted living. The relationship that
blossoms between Macy and Iris is delightful. Through Iris baking cookies, telling
stories, and giving much wisdom Macy begins to accept her future.
The book is written in free verse and is a quick read. It is
amazing at how well Iris and Macy communicate even though Macy is deaf. It is a feel-good story that I enjoyed
reading. There is a recipe for Sugar and Spice cookies at the end of the
book. I actually made them, and they were
delicious!
I loved the book and rate it a 4 out of 4.
I loved the book and rate it a 4 out of 4.
- Age Range: 8 - 12 years
- Grade Level: 4 - 6
- Reading Level: 5.2
- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Pajama Press (May 15, 2017)