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Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0385323115
ISBN-13: 9780385323116
Sep 1997
Publisher: Bantam Dell Pub Group
140 pages
Grade:
From 4 to 6
Language: English |
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Synopsis
Ten-year-old Andrea tries to deal with her parents' divorce and the presence of stepparents, stepsisters, and stepbrothers., Ten-year-old Andy tries to adapt to her parents' divorce as she shuttles between two homes. Without a place to truly call her own, Andy tries to find a way to survive.
| Size | | Length: | 140 pages | | Height: | 9.0 in | | Width: | 5.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 9.6 oz |
Industry Reviews
Gr 3-6 Ten-year old Andrea's parents have divorced and remarried and now she has several stepsiblings. She spends one week at her mother's house and the next at her father's. She wants her old family and their house, called Mulberry Cottage, back. The only comfort in her life is her lucky mascot toy rabbit, Radish, who lives in her pocket and offers her security. This realistic story told in 26 short chapters (one for each letter of the alphabet) gives Andy's view of her world of mean stepfamilies, her heartbreak and self-pity, and her own solution of creating an escape through her adventures with Radish. Light humor and an eventual realization on Andy's part that she is loved by her Mom and Dad and even liked by some of her stepsiblings and new half-sister (and that she likes some of them, too) make this a satisfying read. Kathy East, Wood County District Public Library, OH
Lopate
Wilson's frank portrayal of the realities of shared custody will ring true for young readers, especially many who are experiencing its effects firsthand. Andrea's attempts to cope with her challening life are, at turns, funny, sad, and poignant and sure to captivate fans of this genre.
Annotation copyright H.W. Wilson Company.
Weisman
Wilson, who provided a lively yet touching voice for Elsa, Star of the Shelter, demonstrates her ability again here. Without making the adults (or other kids) out to be ogres, the book refreshingly takes Andy's side rather than attempting to justify the situation; her desperation is warranted despite the good intentions of all manner of people. Other characters are swiftly and believably depicted, and it's clear that even if Andy does finally accept the new arrangement she isn't going to end up best buddies with all of her stepfamily members. Like Anne Fine's Alias Madame Doubtfire but somewhat lower key, this taps into the righteous indignation of a child torn between two households, and it does so deftly.
Annotation copyright H.W. Wilson Company.
Stevenson
When Andy's parents get divorced, she finds herself spending alternate weeks at Mom's house, then at Dad's, and longs for the days when they were all at home together. Ages 9-12. (Aug.)
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