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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2016 | Middle Grade
Gr 4–6—A treasure box—and a dash of whimsy—unite three 10-year-old girls, each struggling to cope with changes in her family life. Homeschooled Malia frets over the impending birth of her first sibling. Shy Grace is anxious about speaking, especially since her best friend moved away. Jada longs for her mother, who abandoned the family to pursue an acting career. Without ever meeting one another, the girls develop a rapport by taking turns borrowing an ornate box from the pub...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on April 1, 2016
Grace, Jada, and Malia all face significant challenges, from a friend's move to overwhelming loneliness to a new baby sister. When ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More