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A review by nicolemhewitt
In Your Shoes by Donna Gephart
5.0
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This book about middle graders working through grief is sweet and heartwarming. I especially loved the emphasis on family bonds. Miles's relationship with his grandfather is especially sweet, so it makes it all the more heartbreaking when there's conflict between them. The book also deals with the topic of anxiety, as Miles struggles to let go of his fears. There's a cute middle grade romance, and a strong theme of friendship as well, which both add to the book's charm. With interesting settings (a bowling alley and a funeral home) and a ragtag cast of characters (one of whom has a slight disability), this book emphasizes that you don't have to fit a certain mold to be happy or accepted.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
This book about middle graders working through grief is sweet and heartwarming. I especially loved the emphasis on family bonds. Miles's relationship with his grandfather is especially sweet, so it makes it all the more heartbreaking when there's conflict between them. The book also deals with the topic of anxiety, as Miles struggles to let go of his fears. There's a cute middle grade romance, and a strong theme of friendship as well, which both add to the book's charm. With interesting settings (a bowling alley and a funeral home) and a ragtag cast of characters (one of whom has a slight disability), this book emphasizes that you don't have to fit a certain mold to be happy or accepted.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***