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555quin's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Cute little Jr. High story about a girl that lost her sister and is trying to find herself through a list of her sisters.
sallyavena's review against another edition
5.0
A beautifully written, emotionally charged novel about grief...how people deal with it differently and how it can still be a part of us but life can go on.
campbell_is_cool's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
wildgurl's review against another edition
4.0
From Me To You๐๐๐๐
By K. A. Holt
2018
Scholastic
This is a book aimed at middle school aged kids, but it's really very good, with a sweet message. Thanks to Jackie for this book!
Amelia Peabody lives in a small town and is very smart...esp in Physics. She finds a letter written by her dead sister, Clara that lists all the things she hoped to do before the end of Middle School. Amelia decides she will try to fulfill them. Her life changes!
Great book!
By K. A. Holt
2018
Scholastic
This is a book aimed at middle school aged kids, but it's really very good, with a sweet message. Thanks to Jackie for this book!
Amelia Peabody lives in a small town and is very smart...esp in Physics. She finds a letter written by her dead sister, Clara that lists all the things she hoped to do before the end of Middle School. Amelia decides she will try to fulfill them. Her life changes!
Great book!
mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks to @kidlitexchange for the review copy of this book! All opinions are my own.
Oh my goodness, what a poignant story! While this is a story of grief and attempting to move on from the death of a sibling (set 3 years after the death), it's also sweet and so, so REAL. I adore how Amelia gets straight up mad and crabby at times and shows her anger so clearly ~ we know she's angry because she's grieving, but it's just so nice to finally see a middle grade book that shows grief doesn't stop within a certain period of time after a death, and also that sometimes it just makes people mad......and that's okay. I also very much appreciate that Holt addresses how Amelia's parent DID fall apart after Clara died, and that they aren't 100% okay yet either. The friendships shown in the book are great and I love the science-loving side of Amelia.
BONUS: for teachers/parents looking for books that are about upper middle schoolers but AREN'T about crushes, sex, drugs and all things mature ~ this one is about as innocent as a book can get while still portraying an 8th grader in a realistic fashion. Also, the brevity of the novel is appreciated and will appeal to many, many tween and early teen readers.
Highly recommended for all libraries serving students grades 6-8!
Oh my goodness, what a poignant story! While this is a story of grief and attempting to move on from the death of a sibling (set 3 years after the death), it's also sweet and so, so REAL. I adore how Amelia gets straight up mad and crabby at times and shows her anger so clearly ~ we know she's angry because she's grieving, but it's just so nice to finally see a middle grade book that shows grief doesn't stop within a certain period of time after a death, and also that sometimes it just makes people mad......and that's okay. I also very much appreciate that Holt addresses how Amelia's parent DID fall apart after Clara died, and that they aren't 100% okay yet either. The friendships shown in the book are great and I love the science-loving side of Amelia.
BONUS: for teachers/parents looking for books that are about upper middle schoolers but AREN'T about crushes, sex, drugs and all things mature ~ this one is about as innocent as a book can get while still portraying an 8th grader in a realistic fashion. Also, the brevity of the novel is appreciated and will appeal to many, many tween and early teen readers.
Highly recommended for all libraries serving students grades 6-8!
greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Child abuse
theofficailpotterhead's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Great book! Really shows the meaning of family! And how things change over time!
kaylynn2008's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
kaydowning's review against another edition
4.0
Amelia grieves for her sister Clara who drowned in the lake three years ago. She doesnโt know how to move forward. In this story Amelia gets an unexpected gift that challenges her to find out how to move on with life after such a tragic loss.