276 pages
HL 560
Publisher's Description
From the author of the New York Times bestseller Fish in a Tree comes a compelling story about perspective and learning to love the family you have.
Delsie loves tracking the weather--lately, though, it seems the squalls are in her own life. She's always lived with her kindhearted Grammy, but now she's looking at their life with new eyes and wishing she could have a "regular family." Delsie observes other changes in the air, too--the most painful being a friend who's outgrown her. Luckily, she has neighbors with strong shoulders to support her, and Ronan, a new friend who is caring and courageous but also troubled by the losses he's endured. As Ronan and Delsie traipse around Cape Cod on their adventures, they both learn what it means to be angry versus sad, broken versus whole, and abandoned versus loved. And that, together, they can weather any storm.
My Notes
This is a realistic picture of what it feels like to be left out and bullied, but also how to surround yourself and appreciate people who care about you. Delsie is unique and loveable; she stays true to herself throughout the story, never falling to the level of the girl who is mean to her. I think the story was a little long towards the end, but still a wonderful read.
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