Junior Realistic Fiction. Fulfills Set Somewhere You Want to Visit category in the Pioneer Book Challenge.
I love books that leave me with a smile on my face and this one surely did. It takes place in Maine in a small town where Aurora is in 6th grade. She is loud and energetic and loves to say whatever comes into her head. Frenchie has been her friend since his family moved next to them in 3rd grade. He is a 100% non-verbal, but is being mainstreamed into the local elementary school. Aurora has a bond with him and understands him like no one else. She can read his body language and seems to know what he is thinking and feeling. When he wanders off and goes missing the entire town turns out to find this amazing boy.
The best thing about this book is the portrayals of family. The patience Aurora's family has for her annoying spontaneity is evident in their pure love for her. Frenchie's mother is kind and caring with her special son. Even when things get tense they show tenderness and love for each other. Truly a lovely book.
Recommend: Yes.
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