This novel in verse captures how a tween girl goes through a roller coaster of emotions and how challenging it is to figure one's self out at that age.
Suzy is a tiny bit jealous of everyone making a big deal about her little brother being a "hero"-When their neighbor collapses on her kitchen floor, he dials 9-1-1 and saves her life. Then her best friend gets an acting part in the community theater and she does not . . .the solution to her disappointments? Become Emily-Emily Dickinson- a recluse and fill her days with activities only Emily would do.
Through this time of exploration, Suzy discovers being true to oneself is always the best option.
Love how understanding the parents are . . .and the community is stellar (made me want to move into her neighborhood!).
*Highly recommend.
Strategies/skills: inferring, figurative language, connections, main idea
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