This book actually made me cry! It is a very heart touching book about a girl called Aubrey whose father and little sister are dead (I’m not spoiling by telling you how!) Her mum's brain goes into shutdown, and she just walks out, leaving Aubrey on her own. Aubrey is blank. She never thinks about the horrific event that ended her family forever, although sometimes she writes letters to her sister's imaginary friend, as she feels it still connects her. She pretends her family is still with her, eating dinner, playing games, watching television. But after her mum walks out, things change. She got lonely so she bought herself a goldfish, Sammy. Aged just 11, Aubrey is on her own. Then her grandma comes for her. She makes her pack up her things and go live with her. There is a really nice girl next door. She gets help from her and her grandmother, and starts to recover. Every now and again, things remind Aubrey of her family, and in flashbacks she starts to reveal the heart breaking story of her family's past. This is truly a heart-wrenching story, but it is a fantastic read. It will make you look at life in a completely different perspective. It will make you grateful for what you have, and it will stick with you forever. A double pack of Kleenex strongly recommended.
by Miranda Jones 7 B
by Miranda Jones 7 B
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