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This story is about a 12 year old girl who is starting to go to jr high (or middle school) and finds that her parents are super embarrassing. He even made them be in a super cheesy commercial for the family restaurant. Fern feels like she doesn't matter much in the family she feels like she is invisible to the rest of her family, everyone else seems to be busy all of the time. Her youngest brother Charlie was not planned and seems to be the only one who cares much about Fern and is always stuck to her. She also always seems to be the one to be stuck taking care of Charlie because her mom is always so busy. Fern does have a best friend that is always there to offer her reassuring words and and a shoulder to lean on. However things only get worse for Fern when a tragedy strikes and Charlie passes away. This happens while Fern is supposed to be looking after him and she feels responsible for it. Now she feels even more alone and isn't sure how her family could ever return to normal. Throughout the rest of the story you see these realistic characters deal with the loss of a family member.
While this book is aimed at the lower end of the YA age group (age 10) it could still appeal to the older ages as well. There is a chance that parents might want to remind their children what sort of language is appropriate as there is some language in the book that might not be seen as appropriate. This book shows realistic characters dealing with something that anyone might have to deal with, and might allow teens to relate. With the side story of the older brother coming out and his family not embracing him in his choices could resonate with members of the YA community.
Rating: 3.5/5
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