My Life in…

At the BCCLS Mock Printz meeting I had to cover my ears not to be spoiled but I know this is a favorite among them to win the Printz this year.  I would say it’s definitely a contender, but it wasn’t a perfect book.  I loved the premise and thought that the interactions between all of the characters were great.  I didn’t love the poetry interludes and almost think the book would have worked better as a Jodi Picoult-esque novel where Jenna, the mother, the grandmother, Ethan, Allys…even Dane who I never really thought we got enough of to be important.  Mary Pearson’s writing is lovely though.  I loved A Room on Lorelai Street and definitely pick up her next book.

Grade: A-
Book #55 of 2008