by Kate DiCamillo
Flap Copy Description:
Beverly Tapinski has run away from home plenty of times, but that was when she was just a kid. Now that's she's fourteen years old, she figures it's not running away.
It's leaving.
Determined to make it on her own, Beverly finds a job and a place to live and tries to forget about her dog, Buddy, now buried underneath the orange trees back home; her friend Raymie, whom she left without a word; and her mom, Rhonda, whos has never cared about anyone but herself. Beverly doesn't want to depend on anyone, and she definitely doesn't want anyone to depend on her. But despite her best efforts, she can't help forming connections with the people around her - and gradually, she learns to see herself through their eyes.
My Thoughts:
While I prefer middle grade novels in the fantasy genre, when Kate DiCamillo writes another book, I wouldn't think of missing it. Beverly, Right Here is another masterpiece from the two-time Newbery Medalist! Beverly, who is friends with Louisiana Elefantes and Raymie Clarke (each featured in her own DiCamillo novel), is the stubborn, gritty protagonist with a chip on her shoulder. Ms. DiCamillo weaves a tale - as only she can - where Beverly meets an unusual cast of characters who ultimately help her begin to trust people, if only a few. I highly recommend Beverly, Right Here to readers aged eight and up!
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