Leslie Gentile

So much heart in this one -- while the relationship between Truly and her neglectful mother is a hard read, the beautiful way that her community comes together to take care of her is a real treat to read. With elements of sleuthing (is he really Elvis?), entrepreneurship (lemonade stand that keeps adding new products), and the potential to find her father (overheard conversation and cunning plan), Truly has a summer to remember. I forgot, there are also puppies! Particularly love the relationship Truly has with Andy El and her extended, kind, Salish family.… (altro)

If anything, this is a little too accurately from the point of view of a dog, and he goes on at length about dog things throughout the story. That is a lovely little bit of surreal silliness that I think will be appealing to the intended audience. Love that this reflects a modern Native family. Love that the family members are so good to each other. They mystery was predictable and a little over the top. Enjoyable, but felt long for a short book.

Advanced Reader's Copy provided by Edelweiss.… (altro)