Dee has deftly brought the important topic of eco-anxiety to the fore, while developing a wonderful story about juggling normal middle school worries such as friendships, crushes, and sibling issues.
This book has value in describing the impact that a family member’s mental illness can have on their loved ones. For larger collections and fans of Tae Keller’s The Science of Breakable Things and Cindy Baldwin’s Where the Watermelons Grow.
An important read with great potential for classroom use. Mila’s experience may resonate with young readers, who may need to follow up with a trusted adult.
While perhaps tied up a little too neatly, the author succeeds in weaving together threads of self-acceptance, individuality, what it means to be a friend, and even responsible Internet use. A strong addition to library collections.
This is a good book to give to middle schoolers, especially young women on the verge of puberty. They will recognize themselves and their friends and may decide that when it comes to forging friendships, honesty works better than fanciful tales.