Snap

It's the summer between sixth and seventh grade, and Edwina is keeping her world in order by making lists and wearing colored rubber bands on her arm which she snaps when she wants to remind herself of something. Her best friend Sally is having a difficult summer because her beloved grandmother is dying. Written by Alison McGhee, this gently told story shows the struggles that can be part of life for an early teen. This could be the basis for a book club or small group discussion for girls at this age. It was a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award in 2005.