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A review by saidtheraina
The Secret Keeper by Mitali Perkins
4.0
You think you know what to expect, and then you don't at all. I love how Asha's enlightenment is so realistic - there are traditional reasons for her feminism. I loved that it was set in such a rich time period and place, and the historical and geographical element is so fabulous and yet definitely did not overpower the story. I was totally shocked by the twist, and I loved the rich and realistic relationships. Perkins even fits in a realistic portrayal of depression before it was recognized! The more I think about it, the more I liked this one.
Great related story. When I was almost half-way through (reading on my breaks at work), a mom came in with her 5th grade daughter. She said her daughter had a hard time finding books which interested her, that she wasn't into the Harry Potter thing (which I took to mean fantasy/speculative), and would ideally like a realistic book about family relationships relating to a south asian family moving to America. The family looked to be of Indian descent. Although this title wasn't a PERFECT fit for the description and age of the patron, I knew this was on display in the Teen area and had to grab it. It was an "eyes light up" kind of experience, and they walked away with this book eagerly in tow (as well as bunch more they found using our Great Reads for Kids booklist area). It's so rare and awesome when you're reading the right book at the right time, just happen to know it's actually in the building, and match the right patron!
Great related story. When I was almost half-way through (reading on my breaks at work), a mom came in with her 5th grade daughter. She said her daughter had a hard time finding books which interested her, that she wasn't into the Harry Potter thing (which I took to mean fantasy/speculative), and would ideally like a realistic book about family relationships relating to a south asian family moving to America. The family looked to be of Indian descent. Although this title wasn't a PERFECT fit for the description and age of the patron, I knew this was on display in the Teen area and had to grab it. It was an "eyes light up" kind of experience, and they walked away with this book eagerly in tow (as well as bunch more they found using our Great Reads for Kids booklist area). It's so rare and awesome when you're reading the right book at the right time, just happen to know it's actually in the building, and match the right patron!