Bound To Stay Bound

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 Serena says
 Author: Davis, Tanita S.

 Publisher:  HarperCollins (2020)

 Classification: Fiction
 Physical Description: 265 p.,  21 cm

 BTSB No: 263034 ISBN: 9780062936974
 Ages: 8-12 Grades: 3-7

 Subjects:
 Best friends -- Fiction
 Friendship -- Fiction
 Kidneys -- Diseases -- Fiction
 Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc. -- Fiction
 Video blogs -- Fiction
 African Americans -- Fiction

Price: $21.88

Summary:
After her best friend, JC, has a kidney transplant, Serena feels that they are falling out of touch, especially as JC makes a new best friend in the hospital.

Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: MG
   Reading Level: 4.90
   Points: 7.0   Quiz: 511694

Reviews:
   Booklist (11/01/20)
 The Hornbook (00/01/21)

Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 11/01/2020 Gr 4–6—Davis brings to life a sensitive, imaginative heroine navigating the turmoils of middle school. After her friend JC's kidney transplant, Serena, a young Black girl, observes a shift in their friendship. She worries their interests and social circles have changed, and turns to vlogging as a means of self-expression and creativity. Chapters alternate between transcriptions of her videos (which include DIY crafts and anecdotes) and her day-to-day life. When JC ends up back in the hospital, Serena is forced to confront their differences, while dealing with the upcoming WinterFest at school and her role on the school's senate. She learns to communicate her feelings, and respect her friends' boundaries. The book also aptly depicts mental health and the importance of privacy. A diverse and lively cast of characters helps propel the story forward. Serena's family dynamics may feel particularly believable and relatable to youngsters: a nagging sister, tense family dinners, and frustrating conversations with parents. While Serena is in middle school, the prose reads at a younger level and would appeal to elementary-age children. VERDICT The story line lacks focus at times, and the purpose of the vlogs is unclear. However, young readers will find in Serena an energetic friend working through the challenges of growing up.—Katherine Hickey, Metropolitan Lib. Syst., Oklahoma City - Copyright 2020 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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