Author: Andrea Beaty
Ages: 9-12
Rating: 3/5
About: Lily has not spoken in two years. Most of the people in her small town believe she's been brain damaged by an accident, and Lily is content for them to continue thinking so, because it means they don't ask her questions about that night. She spends her time reading Nancy Drew novels and observing the goings-on of her neighbors. Until a new girl moves to town and threatens to ruin Lily's carefully built disguise.
Thoughts: I really liked the way the story unfolded, with sections about what's happening in the present and sections that are clearly her memories. This method of pacing really helps us come to the truth of what happened in that serious accident two years prior and in a way that prepares the reader for the shock of the accident, with great timing for Lily's recovery. I also enjoyed reading about Lily's favorite parts of her life because even though her life is far from perfect, the way she describes them makes me wish they were part of my life too.
The back matter of the paperback edition lead me to believe a good mystery is brewing, and that Lily is the perfect person to figure it out. The author does make a specific point of showing how observant Lily is, and she does turn out to be the perfect person to find Tinny when she goes missing. But overall the mystery part of the story was kind of lame.
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