Content: G (some danger)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ESSENTIAL
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
On the day that her family signed the papers for their new house, Addy’s Dad died in the river. Since that day, 12yo Addy and her mom have kept to themselves, staying apart from their mountain community; Mom’s grief has been too much to bear and she has only slowly learned coping skills. Now a new monster storm has come and swept away the bridge. As Addy tries to get her mom the help she needs, she keeps running into Caleb, their nearest neighbor, intruding on her space. But Addy is slowly realizing that her neighbors are kind and welcoming. With the help of Caleb Addy may even be able to make it to her wilderness camp program that she has been looking forward to all her life - even if it means braving the river.
I love that Addy is not dealing with anxiety - it is her mother instead, but Mom is not catatonic, just withdrawn and protective. Caleb is a great side character - steady and welcoming. Includes a nice nod to Hatchet and Brian’s Winter. Addy is white.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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