The voice in POSSUM SUMMER captivates with its authenticity and middle graders will learn a lot about life on the farm here. The novel explores responsibility, loss and family relationships in a sensitive and heartbreaking way. It also made me want to carry around a possum close to my chest inside a sports bra (like P does). Be aware - there is quite a bit of death involved, but that is the way of nature after all.
POSSUM SUMMER is available now. Find out more about it at the author's website.
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This sounds like a tear jerker. I have a feeling I'd love it!
OMG adorable. You couldn't get away with carrying an Aussie possum around in your bra though. Too many claws!
I might like this one as well, though I don't do many middle grade reads. I love the part about putting the possum in your bra. It might be a bit of a dicey proposition!
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