![]() "Bluebell Gadsby is the kind of heroine who brings to mind Cassandra Mortmain in 'I Capture the Castle' or Harriet the Spy…" - The New York Times "At once funny and painful and tumultuous, with a deus-ex-machina ending that will make readers want to cheer." - The Wall Street Journal "A realistic slice of life that bubbles with wit and charm." - School Library Journal "The grand finale.is one of the best Christmas scenes ever." - The Horn Book " balances Blue's growth with wry humor and light moments.Blue's struggles are handled with honesty, and she makes a rewarding journey from observing her life to living it again and accepting what she has lost." - Publishers Weekly "Natasha Farrant gives a full, engaging portrait of a complicated family through the eyes of Blue Gadsby, surviving twin and aspiring filmmaker." - Newsday, Now a Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book, a 2014 Bank Street Best Book of the Year, and a CCBC Choice! "Bluebell Gadsby is the kind of heroine who brings to mind Cassandra Mortmain in 'I Capture the Castle' or Harriet the Spy…" - The New York Times "At once funny and painful and tumultuous, with a deus-ex-machina ending that will make readers want to cheer." - The Wall Street Journal "Farrant has created a wounded, flawed cast of characters and depicts them with great compassion. ![]()
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