I was intrigued when I saw this novel, written by children's author, Margaret Peterson Haddix. She writes a lot of fantasy, science-fictiony (is that a word?) books. This was a realistic fiction one about two young girls and their summer trip to Spain. Both discover a secret there that connects them and they spend the summer growing and learning how to handle the news. The book goes back and forth between chapters told from both Avery and Kayla's perspectives. I was not a fan of Avery - a spoiled brat who judges others and thinks she is better than everyone else. Although, as a 14-yr-old rich girl, it was probably a realistic portrayal. Several things in the story make it too mature to put on my shelves, but it would be a great addition to a middle school library. (FIC HAD)
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