FICTION

Lucy Castor Finds Her Sparkle

by Natasha LOWE
240p. S. & S. Feb. 2018. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781534401969.
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Gr 3–5—It's the summer before fourth grade, and Lucy is encountering unwelcome changes. Her former best friend has stopped believing in magic and become a "Sparkle Girl," hanging out with a new group of girls; her grumpy neighbor has put up a sun-blocking fence; and, worst of all, her mom has announced that she's pregnant—with twins. But with the help of her supportive parents, a new friend at school, and a teenage neighbor, Lucy learns to embrace change as its own kind of magic. A few scattered Briticisms and an overall nostalgic tone make this a cozy, if predictable, read.
VERDICT Lucy's character seems young for her age, but this quiet, almost timeless tale may appeal to young readers who are similarly resistant to growing up.
Reviewed by Laurie Slagenwhite Walters, Brighton District Library, Brighton, MI , Feb 01, 2018

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