pickI was not anticipating this #MiddleGrade to be as sad as it was in parts - the cover and synopsis made me think it would be more light and comical. Magical realism plays a role in this as the reader hears from the perspective of tween Ernest and Olivetti the typewriter. It‘s apparent early on that there is a big #ElephantInTheRoom when it comes to Ernest‘s family, and the mother‘s disappearance only adds layers to the situation. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Librarybelle ⬆️⬆️⬆️ I would have liked to hear Beatrice‘s voice in this, but that‘s really my only concern. This is a book that looks at illness, grief, hope, loneliness, despair, and family. I needed tissues! #BBRC @LibrarianRyan 7mo
mcctrish I love this cover 7mo
Librarybelle @mcctrish Yes! Honestly, that‘s why I wanted to read this…pulled in by the cover! 7mo
LibrarianRyan I would never have guessed middle grade by the cover. The book sounds interesting though. And on another note. What is it with typewritters in books lately? It's like they are some new fangled invention. 7mo
Librarybelle @LibrarianRyan Yes! The cover is a bit deceiving. But, how odd that typewriters have a focus. I would imagine most middle grade students have no idea what a typewriter is. 7mo