A review by sleeson
Goodbye Stranger by Rebecca Stead

emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I listened to this audiobook because I love listening to Kimberly Farr narrate novels. This was an appropriate middle school book. Bridge, Em, and Tab are best friends. Best friends with one big rule. No fighting. They are in middle school and they start to learn the changes that come along with growing up. Bridge is a sweet and naive girl. Em is growing into a woman right before her friend's eyes. While Tab is starting to get a taste of feminism from one of the school clubs. They are different but accept each other as well as their faults. You see multiple POVs in this novel. All of the main characters are lovable. There was a little twist at the end that I did not see happening at all. There is mild sexual content: a picture of a girl around school (not naked), and there is only one curse word used. Ages 13+