A review by curly_and_caffeinated007
Serafina's Promise by Ann E. Burg

5.0

As a middle school English teacher, I really loved this middle grade novel written in verse about a Haitian girl who dreams of becoming a doctor. It’s a heartfelt reminder that there are children in other countries whose greatest wish is to have enough food to eat and to be able to go to school and follow their dreams. Even though Seraphina’s family does not have money or worldly possessions, they nurture her with love. As a result, she is empathetic, introspective, and hopeful about her future. The ending leaves the readers hopeful too.