  | Anatomy of lost things Author: Stout, Shawn K. | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Fearing her mother may leave again, eleven-year-old Tilly Gubbers tries to locate the amber necklace her mother gifted her and joins two others, Leon and Nell, in their own quests for objects that hold deeper significance.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.30 Points: 7.0 Quiz: 550279 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (04/15/24)
Booklist (05/01/24)
The Hornbook (00/09/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 05/01/2024 Tildy's mom left. Leon's grandfather died. Nell's house was destroyed in a hurricane. Now Tildy's mom is back: Will she stay? Leon’s grandma wants to get a message from “the other side”: Will she hear it? Nell’s mom keeps looking for adventures: Will she ever go home? The paths of these three families come together in small-town Maryland. Tildy, Leon, and Nell are weird kids, and they need to figure out how to deal with all their family concerns. Their methods are consistent with their quirky ways, but the harder they try to fix things, the worse things become. Stout (a self-proclaimed weird kid) captures the pain and anxiety these three kids are living with, as well as their creative problem-solving, using accessible, natural language and pacing. Interspersed throughout the book are the histories of all the precious belongings that are key to the resolution of this tale, interweaving the families' lives. An enjoyable read with a pleasing construction. Perfect for readers looking for someone who mirrors their challenges. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
