Language: PG (13 swears 0 'f'): Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (peril, injuries, dangerous behavior)
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
13yo Coyote Sunrise found a box of ashes she's pretty sure are her mother, and she's a bit confused and maybe a little angry that her dad, Rodeo, didn't tell her it was in the bus with them all along. Turns out her mother left a message in a poetry book about what to do if she passes away, and Coyote's dad is still so grief-stricken that he hasn't looked at those pages. But, when Coyote tries to find the book herself, she vaguely remembers leaving it at a thrift or used book store somewhere during their travels the year before. She just can't tell Rodeo the book is gone, but she can convince him to go on another crazy adventure on the bus.
Coyote makes friends so easily on the road, I hate that she's the "weird kid" at school and feels so alone. Gemeinhart tells a story that is both poignant and humorous. I was so happy to once again be along for the ride. Coyote is strong independent and driven - and the lessons she learns about grief, friendship, and resiliency are timeless. I wonder if I love it so much because I can relate to the characters and experiences, is it my age or will the younger set feel the same?
Coyote and Rodeo are white, Salvador is Hispanic, Wally is Asian.
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