Finding Someplace

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Center, South Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 21, 2016

Review

Approaching her thirteenth birthday Reesie is concerned about the outfit she is making and getting her hair done for the celebration. Such normal thoughts are lost as Hurricane Katrina hits New Orleans separating her family and leaving her stranded with friends on a roof. In one short novel this young lady leaves childhood behind as she suffers the flood, rescue, and relocation. Each character is well defined; readers know the individual attitudes and motivations. Fear and determination are shared by the characters and readers alike, this book pulls you into the action and offers some surprises.

The intended readers are middle school students yet the size of the font gives the book a younger feel. This well written book belongs on school and public library shelves as well as in history classrooms.

Overall Book Score: very good