Tougas, Shelley Laura Ingalls is Ruining My Life, 304
pages. Roaring Brook, 2017. $17.
Content: G (some bullying mentioned)
Charlotte, her twin brother Freddy, their half sister Rose,
and their Mom all headed to a new city and another new life. This time they are following their mom’s muse
to Walnut Grove, home of Laura Ingalls, so that mom can spend a year trying to
write and sell her own historical fiction novel. Freddy, 12, is protesting by refuse to speak,
Rose, 11, make friends easily and so she takes everything is stride. When Charlotte is sick after the first day of
school, she comes back and finds out that not only is Freddy talking, but he has
actually become popular. With her one
constant now gone, Charlotte is cast adrift to fid a new normal in her confused
world.
That’s the gist of the story. There is certainly more action involving
vandalism, misunderstandings, snowstorms and finally confessions and
redemption. Another solid book about a
girl who needs to open up her world and let friendship in. I love that Tougas is writing more fiction.
EL, MS – ADVISABLE. Cindy,
Library Teacher
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