simplyparticular's review
3.0
This review is written from the point of view of a mother.
Another great Addy story that explores sibling relationships realistically, while also setting the stage for Addy's future. Not much else I can write without spoiling it, but definitely worth reading.
In Addy's overall timelines, this takes place AFTER the core 6 book series and spoils some details, so this should be read later.
Another great Addy story that explores sibling relationships realistically, while also setting the stage for Addy's future. Not much else I can write without spoiling it, but definitely worth reading.
In Addy's overall timelines, this takes place AFTER the core 6 book series and spoils some details, so this should be read later.
piburnjones's review
5.0
This starts with a family scene that makes you stop to think about what it might really be like to share one room of a boarding house with your family of five. In the core series, we never see the Walkers fight, but here Esther is pushing Addy's buttons in the manner of little siblings everywhere since probably the beginning of time.
But the real focus of this one is that Addy learns Miss Dunn has recommended her for a fancy school - and though she desperately wants to go, she doesn't see a way for her family to afford the tuition. But when her parents find out (alternate title: Esther Saves the Day), they see things differently. Like the kite they build together, like the original American Girl magazine title of this story, together we soar.
But the real focus of this one is that Addy learns Miss Dunn has recommended her for a fancy school - and though she desperately wants to go, she doesn't see a way for her family to afford the tuition. But when her parents find out (alternate title: Esther Saves the Day), they see things differently. Like the kite they build together, like the original American Girl magazine title of this story, together we soar.
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