  | Maybe it's a sign Author: Shen, E. L. | |
| Price: $23.08 | ||
Summary:
Seventh-grader Freya June Sun is obsessed with Chinese superstition and signs she believes are from her late father, but an unexpected partnership with a classmate leads her on a path of self-discovery as she learns to rely on herself for luck.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG+ Reading Level: 5.20 Points: 7.0 Quiz: 553849 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (11/15/23)
Booklist (01/17/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/12/23)
The Hornbook (00/03/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 01/17/2024 Seventh-grader Freya June Sun deeply misses her father, who died suddenly from a heart attack eight months ago. She searches for signs from him at every turn, believing his messages will appear through traditional Chinese superstitions he shared with her. But instead of receiving comfort and relief from these “signs,” Freya becomes even more fraught with anxiety. She struggles with family pressure to keep playing the viola, but she sees twin red birds that she’s convinced are a good luck sign from her dad. Things are extra tense at home as her busy mom and older sister, who keeps sneaking out, fight often. Then, in Freya’s home economics class, she is paired with Gus Choi, an annoying, clumsy classmate. Things start to shift during their cooking project, however, when Freya discovers a passion for baking and that maybe Gus isn’t so bad after all. She also discovers her sister’s secret, and the two begin to develop a bond. A thoughtful portrayal of big feelings around loss and healing. An author’s note and recipes cap off this tender, wholesome story. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
