A review by yapha
Starbird Murphy and the World Outside by Karen Finneyfrock

4.0

Starbird is a member of Free Family, and has lived her whole life on their communal farm outside of Bellingham, Washington. Led by the charismatic EARTH, this is the longest latest commune in recent history. Unfortunately, factions have split and people have left since EARTH went on a mission three years ago. When she receives a "calling" to go and work in the Family cafe, it is her first experience with the outside world. She attends a public school, and because of her aptitude with math she begins to see the unpleasant side of the Family. Starbird begins to ask questions, and suddenly her status as a true Believer comes into question. Recommended for grades 8 & up.