Goodbye Stranger takes on the complexities of junior high. Bridge is in
seventh grade, and she vows to never fight with her two best friends, Emily and
Tab. Intermixed in this saga (okay saga is a bit strong) are plot lines of teen
romance, the woes of social media and the difficulties of making strong moral
choices. For some of our group (Mighty Team Seven - an eclectic group of
readers) we found Goodbye Stranger an intriguing read but for some the magic to
continue to finish the book was not there. We could see how teen readers
would be interested but worthy of a strong recommendation we think "maybe
not".
Gospel Truth, written in free verse, interweaves the narratives of six
separate characters. Phoebe has strength and compassion in her soul. Many
readers will experience disbelief, tears, and outrage as she takes us on a journey that
few can imagine. This story is elegantly written and shines a light on
the power of inner strengths, the will to survive and a portrayal of a time
that deserves our attention. Team Seven is unanimous in our decision
Gospel Truth moves on to the next round!
Submitted by: Team Seven (Lisa, Chris, Shelley, Chelsea and Maureen)
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