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books_plan_create's review against another edition
5.0
After Army's dog dies to carelessness on her behalf (which utterly destroyed me btw) she is a bit protective of one of her neighbor's children who happens to be non-verbal autistic.
Aside from destroying me, I loved this book because it actually felt it properly spoke from an 11, 12, or 13 year old, making decisions and saying things like they would. I appreciated it. Additionally, Vernick had assistance in making sure her portrayal of an autistic child was accurate and I really appreciated that, and it added to the authenticity of the story.
Also, I stayed up til 3 am reading this in one sitting because I just could not put it down.
Aside from destroying me, I loved this book because it actually felt it properly spoke from an 11, 12, or 13 year old, making decisions and saying things like they would. I appreciated it. Additionally, Vernick had assistance in making sure her portrayal of an autistic child was accurate and I really appreciated that, and it added to the authenticity of the story.
Also, I stayed up til 3 am reading this in one sitting because I just could not put it down.
bookreeader's review against another edition
5.0
Review of this touching, exciting and heart-warming book will appear in a future issue of School Library Journal.
popthebutterfly's review against another edition
4.0
Disclaimer: I received this arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: After the Worst Thing Happens
Author: Audrey Vernick
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 4/5
Diversity: autistic child/ friend
Recommended For...: pet death books, overcoming grief, MG
Publication Date: May 5, 2020
Genre: MG Comtemporary
Recommended Age: 12+ (pet loss, death)
Publisher: Margaret Ferguson Books
Pages: 224
Synopsis: Army Morand feels like her life has been blown to bits when the worst thing imaginable happens--her beloved dog dies. It was an accident, but it was also Army's fault. She can't seem to stop hiding from everything and everybody including her best friend JennaLouise.
But then Army sees Madison, the little girl who moved in across the way, climbing a tree and walking down the street unsupervised. Her family is not neglectful, just overwhelmed. Army finds herself overcome with the need to help Madison's family to make sure another worst thing doesn't happen--which becomes even more challenging when a big storm threatens her town.
Review: I thought this book was very well done. The story is compelling and the characters are very well developed. I loved the inclusion of an autistic child. The book is also extremely well written and evenly paced from the beginning.
However, I do wish that the world building was done a bit better. It was ok, but I think it could have been better. I also want to say that the pet death was heart wrenching it almost made me stop reading the book.
Verdict: It was a well done novel!
Book: After the Worst Thing Happens
Author: Audrey Vernick
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 4/5
Diversity: autistic child/ friend
Recommended For...: pet death books, overcoming grief, MG
Publication Date: May 5, 2020
Genre: MG Comtemporary
Recommended Age: 12+ (pet loss, death)
Publisher: Margaret Ferguson Books
Pages: 224
Synopsis: Army Morand feels like her life has been blown to bits when the worst thing imaginable happens--her beloved dog dies. It was an accident, but it was also Army's fault. She can't seem to stop hiding from everything and everybody including her best friend JennaLouise.
But then Army sees Madison, the little girl who moved in across the way, climbing a tree and walking down the street unsupervised. Her family is not neglectful, just overwhelmed. Army finds herself overcome with the need to help Madison's family to make sure another worst thing doesn't happen--which becomes even more challenging when a big storm threatens her town.
Review: I thought this book was very well done. The story is compelling and the characters are very well developed. I loved the inclusion of an autistic child. The book is also extremely well written and evenly paced from the beginning.
However, I do wish that the world building was done a bit better. It was ok, but I think it could have been better. I also want to say that the pet death was heart wrenching it almost made me stop reading the book.
Verdict: It was a well done novel!
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