True (...sort of) by Katherine Hannigan(Grade 4 - 6)
Delly Pattison is an angry 11-year-old from a large family who ends up either in a fight or running from her small town's truant officer nearly every day. Inside, though, she is filled with creativity, crafting her own 'Dellyisms' (surpresents to mean surprise presents). Delly also has a soft spot for her young brother who teaches her to count when she gets angry and begs her to do whatever it takes to avoid alternative school. When new classmate Ferris Boyd arrives at school, refusing to speak or be touched, Delly and her fellow students learn about the power of friendship and the crushing reality of abuse. Katherine Hannigan is a masterful storyteller, weaving both lighthearted humor, poetic language and a difficult theme into one unforgettable novel. Families may choose to read this book together as there is much to love but even more to discuss.
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Reviewed by Amanda L., Children's Staff
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