A review by hezann73
The Great Good Summer by Liz Garton Scanlon

4.0

I'm counting this as an "inspirational" fiction book, not because of a preachy message, but because of it's honest depiction of faith and of skepticism. Ivy knows what she believes, and even though she's thinks Paul's belief in science over God is wrong, it doesn't keep them from becoming friends and listening to each other. Ivy questions why God lets bad things happen, she questions her relationship with her mom, and she questions what being a true friend means. Readers will root for Ivy and Paul.

Recommended for 5th & 6th graders - especially those that fans of Kate DiCamillo and Deborah Wiles