Durrant, S. E. Little Bits of Sky 203 pages. Holiday House,
2017. $16.95.
Language: G, Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
Language: G, Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
Miracle (Ira) and her brother Zac are foster kids. They have
lived in foster homes since they were babies and now they are being sent to an
orphanage run by mean Mrs. Clanks, her kind assistant, Hortense, and the
friendly caretaker Silas. Ira and Zac settle into life at the orphanage and
pretty soon they are the oldest. It looks as though they may never be adopted
until they are invited to stay in the country for a week with Martha. Clumsy
Zac does everything wrong, from making messes to breaking things. Despite
everything, they have a wonderful time and Ira keeps her fingers crossed that
they will be invited back.
Other reviewers have described this book as being similar in
voice to those written by Sharon Creech. I agree. The main character is
superbly honest and authentic. It’s a story of hope and determination to make
the most out of every situation. The narrator, Ira, does an effective job of
describing the ups and downs of living in an orphanage and the bond between
foster children. If your readers are excited by Creech, then I would recommend
you purchase this book. If not, then I would keep looking.
EL – OPTIONAL. Reviewer:
Valerie McEnroe, Media Specialist
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