If I had to sum up this book in one word it would be, AMAZING! My emotions were all over the place as I read this book. Margaret and Maizon are best friends and they are there to support each other through everything. Margaret loves her parents and Maizon more than anything in the world. In this book Margaret's life is completely turned upside down. Her father dies of a heart attack and then she finds out that Maizon, who is very smart, has been accepted to a boarding school in New York. Margaret feels so alone because her mother works all the time and is sad about her father. My heart broke for this poor girl. Margaret must come up with other ways to get her emotions out since her friend isn't with her everyday.
Jacqueline Woodson did such a wonderful job on this book. I could not put it down and read it in a day. I could totally relate to Margaret when he best friend was moving away. My best friend moved to Wilmington to go to college, but we are best friends and keep in touch. This book had some moments that were very happy, but I cried when her father passed away and when Maizon left. This book would be great for 5th or 6th graders. I like how the author made it so relatable to real life events. I am sure many students have been through some if the same things that the characters in this book had. Again, I am so glad that I was introduced to this author. She is a powerful writer not only in her picture books, but in her novels as well. I can't wait to read more stuff from her.
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