Alice and her father and brother move away from home for a fresh start, some years after the kids’ mother, and Ben’s wife, died. Alice is against the move and protests. She doesn’t like her new environment-at first. She dislikes her teacher Mrs. Plotkin and wants to be in popular Miss Cole’s class.
This story is a pretty good one, as Alice learns some life lessons, including that first impressions are not always accurate. Alice doesn’t want to see her father as a real person in the beginning, but she begins to change after she realizes how much he really does miss her mother. There are some humorous moments too and most teenage girls will especially enjoy the story, as it is told through Alice’s eyes.
We award our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal for all ages, and wish to make note that young children might find it to be slow going. Teenage girls will enjoy it and laugh with Alice.
