Ellis, Ann Dee You
May Already Be a Winner, 347 pgs. Dial
Books for Young Readers, 2017.
$16.99 Content: Language: PG (1
swear); Mature Content: PG; Violence: G.
12yo Olivia’s dad has left and her
mom depends on Olivia to watch her little sister Berkley during the day while Olivia’s
mom goes to work. The only problem is
that Olivia is supposed to be at school.
Olivia likes to enter into contests in the hopes that she will win something
and she likes to imagine herself as the hero, but when her family’s situation
gets to be more than a 12yo can handle, Olivia has to face
reality.
I enjoyed Olivia’s loyalty to
her sister Berkley and trying to do what she thought was right. I liked the basic plot line even though there
are parts that are upsetting and heavy-such as child neglect. Also, Olivia’s daydreams happened too often
slowing down the flow of the main story.
Although the main character is twelve, this book felt sad and heavy
moving it to middle school only.
MS –
OPTIONAL. Reviewer, C. Peterson.
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