A review by linesiunderline
To Night Owl from Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan, Meg Wolitzer

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

So much love for this wonderful middle grade charmer.

I feel like it gets so many things right:
• believable, gradual development of Bett and Avery’s enemies to friends relationship
• Avery’s anxiety
• main characters who are quirky and complex with strong personalities without ever feeling over the top
• well drawn secondary characters
• oh so satisfying parent trap vibes and summer camp feels
• celebration of found family and the many beauties diversity brings to our relationships 

Feel-good with depth. A new favourite. Also, SO good on audio, with a full cast of dynamite narrators.

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