14 Hollow Road

Reviewed by: Jeri Fitzpatrick - GNGMS, Gray, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 2, 2018

Review

This book is recommended for every middle school library. The writing style is simple. The story can be applied in a few different categories. The premise of the story is true. A small town, Sturbridge, in Mass., was hit by a tornado. The main character was at her sixth-grade graduation dance to middle-school dance when the storm hit. Her road had much destruction. Maddie and Kiersten are best friends and have discovered BOYS ARE CUTE. Kiersten has a new neighbor, Gabby, that is starting to replace Maddie (in Maddie's mind). Maddie is forced to move into a neighbor's home with her parents, a little brother, the boy who used to live next door, Avery, and his parents. Avery who is starting to make Maddie sweat when he is too close. Avery who asks Gabby to dance and NOT Maddie. The thoughts that race through Maddie's mind... will you die if you don't poop all summer? What if Avery goes into the bathroom after she's been. There is a lost pet, first periods, stealing out of jealousy, all the trauma of being a middle schooler.

Overall Book Score: excellent