Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Grace Above All
Thirteen year old Grace is expected to do the cooking and housework, as well as babysit her younger siblings when her family goes to the lake for a short vacation. Frankie, a boy her age is staying at the cabin next door. Soon Grace is torn between responsibilities to her family, and a first romantic relationship with Frankie. A second novel from Jane St. Anthony, reviewers have described it as a companion to her first book, "The Summer Sherman Loved Me".
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