4.3 AVERAGE


Beautiful gorgeous writing made even better because I read Alyssa’s copy and all her little notes were in the margins 🥹

This wasn’t as fast paced as I would have liked it to be BUT I became so attached to the main character. It was like growing up alongside of her. I’ll miss her. Goodbye, Francie ❤️

I really enjoyed this book, which provided a glimpse into a family's life in the early 1900's, whose experiences i imagine were similar to my grandparents', I think. Poetic, poignant and engaging, this book showed the resilience of proud people, the importance of education in raising people up and the love of family.
emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book had such a profound impact on me. It’s one that will stick with me forever. 

Lottie has been assigned this book for summer reading. I loved it when I was her age, and I think we are going to listen to the audiobook on our trip. Can't wait.
hopeful reflective 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: No

This has quickly become one of my most favorite books. I love Francie.
adventurous emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
emotional hopeful inspiring 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: No
challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated