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Snow Lane
Snow Lane
Reviewed by: Jeri Fitzpatrick - GNGMS, Gray, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: September 14, 2018
Review
This book is a great tool for letting students know that when their family is trouble it's Okay to ask for help. Annie is a fifth grader and the youngest of nine children in a very Catholic family. Her self-thoughts that run through her head shows her upbringing, " I don't know what the hell (five Hail Marys) would give them that Idea. The older siblings are very talented: Nutcracker dancer, sports hero, one goes to MIT. They go to Mas, dad works two jobs. Mom has checked out as a parent. It's up to the older kids to take care of the younger ones. Annie is dyslexic and in GT classes. Any extra money goes to the older kids who are doing well in the world. Mom has become a hoarder, and she beats her children. The world doesn't see what's happening within the home. One of the girls runs away, and DHS gets involved. Annie doesn't want her family to break up, and she gets DHS to help.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Angelini, Josie
Illustrator: ,
Publisher: Fewer and Friends / Macmillian Pub
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: realistic fiction
Audience: grades 4-6,grades 7-9
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9781250150929
Price: 16.99