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BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
While Maddie has been left behind to fend for herself, what happened to all of the people of her town who were evacuated? WHY were they evacuated? 12yo Ashanti, 12yo Harmony, 11yo Teddy, and 14yo Grandin all find themselves deposited with their families at the same refugee center. After months pass with no resolution, the kids are not content with the stories fed them by those in charge - especially Grandin, who is desperate to hear news of his father, who stayed behind. Can four kids find out the truth - something that seems to be eluding the adults around them?
I will admit up front - Freeman’s story is full of holes and impossibilities. But reading through the eyes of kids, they will love watching the kids ferret out the truth, when the adults around them just don’t seem to question or care. Freeman uses a wide variety of formats to further the story. It moves swiftly, so don’t let the size fool you.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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