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By: Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Genre: Realistic Fiction, Middle Grade, Fostering, Abuse
Publication Date: May 10, 2012
Rate: ♥♥♥♥♥
Read on: Kindle
Book Summary:
Carley uses humor and street smarts to keep her emotional walls high and thick. But the day she becomes a foster child and moves in with the Murphys, she's blindsided. This loving, bustling family shows Carley the stable family life she never thought existed, and she feels like an alien in their cookie-cutter-perfect household. Despite her resistance, the Murphys eventually show her what it feels like to belong--until her mother wants her back and Carley has to decide where and how to live. She's not really a Murphy, but the gifts they've given her have opened up a new future.
My Thoughts:
This is a middle-grade book intended for ages 10-12 years old. I picked this up for my 11-year-old daughter to read for a book report. I tend to read the books she is supposed to be reading so I know what the book is about and if she is reading it.
That being said, I loved it. Being a foster parent myself I can relate to Carley's story and what she was going through. I loved how everyone in the family had stuff they had to learn to deal with and had to learn to get along. The story also showed some of the stuff a foster child thinks about and what people think of them. I loved Mrs. Murphy and the compassion and understanding she showed. I liked all the feeling involved.
But be prepared with a box of tissue. My daughter found me crying. This book gave me all the feels. I highly recommend it no matter your age.
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