As I read, I cried for the hurts to the tender hearts of these vulnerable junior highers and then for the beauty of seeing the Thomas children band toAs I read, I cried for the hurts to the tender hearts of these vulnerable junior highers and then for the beauty of seeing the Thomas children band together as family. A must-read. ...more
Two feisty heroines take center stage in this suspenseful, coming-of-age novel: scrappy, tenderhearted Aggie & rebellious, nurturing Celia. Both have Two feisty heroines take center stage in this suspenseful, coming-of-age novel: scrappy, tenderhearted Aggie & rebellious, nurturing Celia. Both have loving fathers & distant mothers. They end up joining forces to fight a cruel enemy & protect brilliant but vulnerable Burnaby, who is somewhere on the autism/Asperger's spectrum. Top-notch writing creates a strong sense of place in the rural setting inhabited by salt-of-the-earth people. Themes of redemption, forgiveness, thankfulness, family loyalty & good triumphing over evil. I really enjoyed it! ...more
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