The Librarians from the Children's Department share the best of children's books and activities at Glendale Library, Arts & Culture in Glendale, California. Readers are invited to leave comments about one of the reviews. Click on the book cover to check on its location in the Library and current availability.
Monday, October 31, 2011
LIFE IS JUST CRUEL SOMETIMES
Being grounded by her mother saved Daralynn's life. Her brother, sister and father die in a plane crash the day Daralynn is forced to stay home because she doesn't listen. And now, even though she still lives with her mother, who's angry all the time, and her grandmother, who's just crazy, Daralynn feels completely alone. She helps her mother do hair for the local townspeople, and comes up with some inspiring ideas to keep the town lively, but a shady character comes to town and disrupts the lives of a family already disrupted, and a gullible town looking for progress. GROUNDED by Kate Klise is historical, sad, quirky, and creative, with a little mystery thrown in to boot! For 5th-8th grade.
Lyda

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