Alfred A Knopf Books for Young Readers sent me copy of this book for review. It's currently available for sale and is written for 8-10 year olds. I'd previously read Hide & Seek and was looking forward to seeing Ms. Stauffacher's new work.
The author does a very nice job of working a veteran's rehabilitation facility into the story. The squirrel problem is at St. Mercy College, but right next door is the veteran's facility. Keisha meets a friend there who encourages her in her jump roping competition and she learns a little about Iraq war veterans and how they are rehabbed with new limbs, etc. It's a way for children to learn a bit out how artificial limbs work in a non-stressful manner.
Ms. Stauffacher doesn't hesitate to approach some tough issues and deal with them directly. I admire that in a person. Even Keisha's jump rope competition is not without complications, but Keisha and her family take that in stride, too.
Your young one will learn a few life lessons reading this book. They are presented positively and it takes team work to make it work.
This is the fourth book in this series. Why not visit your local bookstore and check them out. They have humor, minor troubles, and lots of love in them.
Happy reading!
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