It includes some subterfuge and middle school drama that may be more appropriate for fifth or sixth graders, but it's a short read with a fresh voice and memorable characters. Colleen is still a kind person and generally positive, even if she gets sucked into the middle school drama.Īlthough the characters are in seventh grade, this is probably accessible for advanced fourth grade readers. The book alternates viewpoints between Emma-Jean and Colleen, who is a little more worried than most about being accepted by the "in" crowd. I was surprised by how much I liked Colleen, too. She's sort of a combination of Anne of Avonlea and Willow from Counting By 7s - optimistic even when it misfires, but also calm and capable in ways that others are not. Although some of her peers call her "weird," she is so relatable, and the fact that she is trying to help others makes you cheer for her. The books, fast-paced historical fiction for kids in grades 35, focus on historical disasters from the perspective of a boy or girl who lived to tell the tale. Emma-Jean is never labeled as being gifted or having any sensory or social issues, although these things are evident in the way she is shown to interact with others. She is the author of the New York Times Bestselling series I Survived. This is such an adorable book, and not just because I love quirky characters (although that's part of it). Paint the Wind Book Quiz and Resource Page Catherine, Called Birdy Book Quiz and Resource Page
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