Mimi

I did like SO much about this heartbreaking near-perfect novel for the MG crowd. My only problem was Mimi, and since she is the main character, that kind of a big problem. I have no idea how old Mimi is. If I were guessing, I'd say around 10, but at times she acts very young -- younger than my six-y......more

Things I loved about this book: 1. Mimi reading her sister's diary 2. Her sister knowing that she was reading it 3. That it takes place across the pond 4. The growth in all the characters 5. I loved when Mimi told off the bully Don't miss this book. I'm guessing that it would make a great addition to your......more

Read this book with my daughter for her school required reading list, she loved it! Such a sweet and sad story all at the same time.......more

Sometimes a book approaches you, and at the perfect time. This one did just that when I wasn't looking for a particular read. I was drawn to it at a children library yesterday, thinking it was a graphic novel from the look of the cover. It's not and I got hooked immediately. Had to leave after readi......more

Es literatura infantil pero un adulto también la puede disfrutar. Hay muchos datos que están implicitos y que puedes ir descubriendo en la medida que vas leyendo. Por ejemplo, que Mimi es adoptada. Creo que leerlo desde una perspectiva de madre es igual o más triste que leerlo como hijo. Lo disfruté......more