A review by yapha
All the Answers by Kate Messner

4.0

Ava is a worrier. Whatever the situation, she always assumes the worst will happen, and "What ifs" herself into a state of panic. She freezes up on tests even when she knows the information. When she finds a magic pencil that will answer almost any question she asks, she thinks that she has found the solution to her problem. Her best friend Sophie can't wait to use it to find out fun facts about their classmates, but Ava wants to use it to set her mind at ease about all of her constant worries. This works for a while, until the questions lead to more and more questions, some of which cannot be answered. Forced to face the unknown, Ava learns that having all the answers is not always what it seems. An excellent book, both humorous and poignant in turn, about facing your fears, and taking life's ups and downs in stride.

eARC received from publisher via NetGalley