Jerry Spinelli is fast becoming one of my favourite authors. I read and adored Stargirl after seeing good reviews about it and then by chance when I was in Paris I went to Shakespeare and Co and was hunting for a book to buy and get stamped. I didn't want to spend too much money as the books were a tad more expensive and I found this for 11 euros and recognising the author decided to give it a go.

I adored this. I'm not normally one for historical fiction past WWII but this was outstanding and ughhh I loved it. Even though our main character is quite young for the majority of this book she is not infuriatingly immature like so many young characters can be. I thought this book was beautiful and emotional and I have no words. I'm so glad I read this book. Spinelli writes such incredible stories.