Avery Bloom and Bernadette Lee are thirteen-year-old girls who barely know each other when their single parents begin to fall in love. When the two adults grow serious, the girls are pushed toward becoming stepsisters, and they dislike the idea. The novel unfolds through their emails, which they sign as Night Owl and Dogfish, and through the letters of other characters in their lives. Over a summer apart, their messages turn from complaint to honesty, and they start to share grief, humor, and plans.
It suits middle-grade readers who like funny, heartfelt stories told in letters, and parents sharing a book with a child. It's a warm story about loss, blended families, and a friendship that begins with reluctance and slowly turns into something both girls need.
Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
