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Oct 15, 2016
Cute read with a stellar supporting cast. Charlie comes to live with her aunt and uncle "temporarily". Finds a dog and befriends him. A boy at school with a limp, befriends her. The little boy Howard is a calm balance to her feisty nature. Charlie tends to say the wrong thing alot of times. Therefore I really loved how everyone gave her chances to make her words forgiven. Much of the time there are thoughts swirrling around that you don't get to verbalize and Charlie demonstrated that very well. She's a sassy girl yet desires to be liked. The way everyone just accepted her was so loving and a nice change from the bully books. I feel books should let you escape, not relive your bad days at school. I also think the theme of caring will appeal to young people who yearn to be accepted. There are some humerous pieces but since Charlie is doing the inner monolgue, it's more serious. Not overly sweet but there are definitely some moments to make you tear up. In the end its all about what makes a true "family".