Jody Lamb

This book is extremely well written. Lamb has managed to take a very serious topic and through the perspective of a young girl, write about it with humour and grace. Easter's voice is so honest and sincere and she manages to show the heartbreak a young girl goes through when having an alcoholic parent.

Easter's goal to be "cool" in the seventh grade is juxtaposed with her tragic home life. It's very difficult to read about her battle to take care of her mother while still trying to retain normality in her life. Easter will make you laugh and make you cry. You'll cheer for her when she succeeds and cry with her when she doesn't.

Even though I've never faced the issues that Easter does, I find myself with more knowledge about this sensitive issue that affects many people. I commend Lamb for writing such a poignant and moving novel that instills hope instead of passing judgement. Highly recommended for all young adults.… (más)

The leading lady in this book, Easter, is cool but she doesn't know it. She begins the 7th grade with a plan that doesn't always appear to be working out. You will laugh not only at the antics of normal everyday kids, but things like a cat that thinks it's a dog and a Granny that does burn-outs in the school parking lot. Easter also has a Mother that drinks too much and a Dad that spends most of his time at work.

I love this book because it's fun and sad and educational. It's a brave author that can tackle the serious problem of alcohol abuse, make us smile, have us reach for a tissue, and find ourselves cheering, all within the covers of a little book. You can catch a glimpse of author, Jody Lamb, by reading the acknowledgments at the back of the book. Interesting woman.… (más)