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pickI really enjoyed this wonderful middle grade novel. Eunice is a highly relatable protagonist. Intelligent, athletic, and empathetic, she also has plenty of flaws that she must learn to overcome throughout the story. Watching her growth as a character was definitely the best part of this middle grade book. #OwnVoices #MiddleGrade #DiverseReads
Chelsibno I also enjoyed the setting. Months ago, I read a string of middle grade and young adult novels with plots inundated with modern technology. This story had a splendidly timeless feel to it. I don‘t recall any explicit mention of internet, cellphones, or any other type of technology that might date the plot. Because of this, it feels like the events could be taking place in the seventies, eighties, nineties, or aughts, which was highly refreshing. 6y