  | Kyra, just for today Author: Zarr, Sara | |
| Price: $23.98 | ||
Summary:
At the start of seventh grade, Kyra believes her alcoholic mother, who has been sober for five years, has relapsed and with no one to count on, not even her best friend, she starts to question whether being just enough is not enough at all.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.50 Points: 10.0 Quiz: 552078 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (01/01/24)
Booklist (02/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/01/2024 With her dad out of the picture and an overly judgmental maternal grandmother, Kyra and her mom, Meg, have had only each other to lean on. This hasn’t been quite a fair balance, however: Meg has struggled with an addiction to alcohol and could not always care for her daughter appropriately. Five years into Meg's recovery, Kyra continues to prioritize her mother's needs. Viewed one way, the 13-year-old is simply being helpful—making sure her mom has snacks throughout the day, preparing dinner if Meg's been slammed with work. Kyra knows deep down that her mom is trying her best, but she doesn’t yet have the language—nor has she given herself permission—to ask for more. The same goes for her social life. Her best friend, Lu, seems to be outgrowing their friendship, leaving Kyra confused as to whether she’ll fit in with Kyra's new crew. Rather than portraying a big blowup, this tender middle-grade novel underscores the beauty of uncertainty and having enough faith in one another to try over and over again. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
