This one had most things that tweens look for: friendship, loyalty, fast-paced action that keeps the story moving, witty dialogue and a good amount of humour with a smidgen of sorrow added to the whole thing!! A great read for anyone!!Īdditional notes: This title was the recipient of the William Allen White Children’s Book Award in 2017.Summary: Poppy's life has been turned upside down after her grandma (and guardian) had a stroke and ended up in the hospital.
I look forward to reading more of her books. Dianna Dorisi-Winget is an awesome writer. Poppy’s character is a strong one and it’s sad that at such a young age to have gone through traumatic events like these in this book. You know, the type where the young protagonist is faced with hard choices in life and how they overcome the obstacles in their path, all the while trying to grow up and be someone in their own way. My review: A superb and wonderfully written book!! I just love books like these.
But what if things can never go back to the way they were? So while she and Lizzie navigate a rocky friendship and plot to save Gunner, Poppy also tries to figure out a new plan to rescue Grandma Beth and get home, all while avoiding a dangerous criminal who might be looking for her. It’s slightly unusual for Poppy at first but she settles in and makes friends with a misfit girl named Lizzie and Gunner, a beautiful German Shepherd with an uncertain future. To keep Poppy safe, the budget-strapped police devise an unusual ‘witness protection program,’ where Poppy will stay with Detective Brannigan’s mom. She witnesses a horrible crime, and suddenly normal slips even further out of her reach. But as Poppy works on a plan to spring Grandma Beth out of the hospital something unexpected happens. What this book is about: Poppy Parker’s life has been turned upside down after her grandma (and guardian) ends up in the hospital. An interesting read Title: A million ways home Author: Dianna Dorisi-Winget Genre: Fiction – contemporary Publication details: Scholastic Press NY, 2014 ISBN: 9780543667067 (Hardcover)
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