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protoman21's review against another edition
4.0
A simple tale of friendship told by a girl whose life feels out of her control, so she decides that she wants to be somebody else. When a neighbor boy thinks she is the ghost of a girl who died a few years earlier, Verbena is given just that opportunity. We that Verbena's heart is good, but all her emotions swirling around cause her to make some poor choices and say some things she doesn't mean. Her mother loves her so much, but can be a bit smothering without realizing it, which causes Verbena to push her away. Probably a good book to read for girls going through those rough years of growing up and their parents.
gmamartha's review against another edition
3.0
Ever wanted to be someone else? This girl pretends during a tumultuous "finding herself" summer.
lanica's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to this in audiobook, and I loved the narrator. I'm honestly not sure I would have finished this book if I were reading it in the traditional format. I know a lot of people love it, but I just never felt that any of the characters mattered to me. It was a slog to get to the interesting points and I felt the people were each too absorbed in themselves for me to care about them. Meh.
heidisreads's review against another edition
4.0
A worthwhile read for upper elementary students who may be shifting friends and attitudes in general. Adventure. Mystery. Drama. Friendship. Animals.
loloreader8's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't enjoy this as much as So.B.It even though I think they are very similar. I thought this book was a watered down version of previously stated book.
kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
A quiet yet strong book that fans of May Amelia and Ida B will enjoy.
minty's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book in ONE HOUR on the plane. I had hoped it would take at least twice that long. It was light and fluffy. Not overly original but it handled the story well. Definitely for middle readers, and would be a fine choice for kids that age.
crystal_reading's review against another edition
3.0
Realistic fiction novel about a girl born with fetal alcohol syndrome. This is the story of a girl going through growing pains as she finds out about her parents' history and tries to figure out who she is and who she wants to be.
bekahc's review against another edition
4.0
This would be a great book to introduce students to the idea of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the how it can impact a child emotionally.
shighley's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this book had an interesting premise, but felt like it suffered a bit in execution. I feel such empathy for students who have been dealt an undeserved hand due to FAS, but thought the book fumbled a bit once Verbena learned about her true parentage. Her prior feelings of moodiness and meanness seemed sort of contrived, although I do know it's part of adolescence. Pooch was an interesting character, but it felt like they were on the boat forever! All that time for only 15'-25' away. Believe it or not, I thought the dog was one of the best characters, as his actions showed that you don't have to be of sound body to contribute.