Umbrella Summer by Lisa Graff. 2009.Audience: Grades 4th-6th. Ages 8-12.
My Rating: 3*s of 5
My Rating: 3*s of 5
Summary: After her brother Jared dies, ten-year-old Annie worries about the hidden dangers of everything, from bug bites to bicycle riding, until she is befriended by a new neighbor who is grieving her own loss.
Comments: A light touch on a heavy subject. While I found it difficult to connect with Annie for the first half of the story, the last few chapters made the read worthwhile. One can only hope there is a Mrs. Finch out there for every grieving young person.
Awards: Bluebonnet List 2010-2011.
Read-alikes: Olive's Ocean by Henkes, Leo and the Lesser Lion by Forrester, Love Aubrey by LaFleur.
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