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Gr 5 Up—It's incredibly difficult for authors to faithfully write adolescent voices, to give weight to their struggles and concerns without coming across as condescending. Thankfully, Burgess completely embodies sixth-grader Sicily, making her fears and concerns spot-on for a new middle schooler. She's not an outcast or nerd. Sicily is popular, adorable, and smart. Her struggles with family and friends are not catastrophic, but feel true to life. Will...Log In or Sign Up to Read More