  | Amelia Gray is almost okay Author: Brody, Jessica | |
| Price: $22.58 | ||
Summary:
Amelia Gray is used to "life on the go," but when her nomadic father suddenly decides to put down roots in a small northeastern town, she has to figure out who she is "on the stay."
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.80 Points: 14.0 Quiz: 518138 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/15/23)
Booklist (01/01/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 01/01/2023 Twelve-year-old Amelia loves life on the road with Dad. Every month, he takes a new job in a different place, and Amelia starts over at another school (39 and counting). She’s learned not to try to make friends, but she has her father and her dog for company, and she enjoys their dependable routine. When Dad takes a three-month job in the small town where her deceased mom grew up, Amelia is upset, but she seizes the opportunity to discover her passion. Reimagining herself as Amie (a track star), Mellie (journalist), and Lia (a musical theater enthusiast), with different looks and personalities, she joins three programs, makes several friends, and frantically tries to keep them away from one another. Brody portrays Amelia as an intelligent, independent, yet vulnerable character, dashing from one activity to another and feigning enthusiasm for each one, while her plan unravels in ways that are both amusing and touching. A feel-good story with a lovable protagonist, this well-paced middle-grade novel is engaging and enjoyable in equal measure. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
