A review by libscote
The Fire, the Water and Maudie McGinn by Sally J. Pla

emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
Maudie lives with her mom, who wants her to keep secrets, to shove everything down. Her favorite time of year is when she summers with her dad. This summer is different: there are wildfires in northern California, and they have to flee the cabin her dad built with his bare hands. Can Maudie keep all the secrets inside while her life is in upheaval? This is another strong book for the MSBA list, as well as being yet another one that made me cry. 
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