I LOVED Dear Mrs. Bird and just needed the sequel. I knew it couldn't be as good, but wanted to give it a try. Ultimately, it was a bit predictable and bland. I wish the author had added one additional element to the story, some sort of mystery, a new character, or an interesting twist. Instead it unfolds exactly as you think it will. I miss the giggling and crying the first book caused. This was a miss for me.Too bad!