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Once you know this
Once you know this
Reviewed by: Kelley Goodfield - SAD # 55, Hiram, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: November 8, 2017
Review
Eleven year old Brittany lives in poverty with her mother, brother and grandmother. Her grandmother is sick with dementia, there is never any money, and she has to worry about her mother's abusive boyfriend. At school, Brittany has her good friend Marisol and her teacher Mr. McInnis to help get through each day. When Mr. McInnis pushes Brittany to dream about her future, Brittany has a hard time seeing beyond her family struggles..However, she decides she must come up with a plan to help the people she loves. Brittany shows a lot of courage as she helps her mom realize that she needs to escape her situation. The book tackles tough subjects of domestic abuse, suicide and living in poverty and is written from Brittany's point of view. The topics will resonate with many mature readers giving them hope for the future.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Blejwas, Emily
Illustrator: ,
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: realistic fiction
Audience: grades 4-6
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9781524700973
Price: 16.99