Jennifer's Reviews > Things You Can't Say

I had the privilege of reading an earlier version of Jenn Bishop's THINGS YOU CAN'T SAY and now this advanced reader copy and WOW! I love this book so, so much. It tells the story of Drew and his big summer of change. After his father's death three years ago, it's just been Drew and his mom and little brother Xan. Drew has taken on a lot of responsibility- both at home and in his volunteer job at the library. The delicate, uneasy normalcy he's created for himself is threatened by the arrival of someone from his mom's past. I have loved all of Jenn's books, but I've got to say, this one might be my favorite. The way she's written sensitive, creative Drew, the way she's delved into grief and change, the growing friendship between Drew and new girl Audrey (and there are chickens and a county fair and Del's lemonade, and, and, and)...you are going to want this when it publishes in spring of next year. It's absolutely perfect for a middle grade reader.