One for the Murphy's
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780545528335
Publisher: Scholastic
Pages no: 224
Edition language: English
Category:
Young Adult,
Childrens,
Academic,
School,
Realistic Fiction,
Juvenile,
Middle Grade,
Family,
Coming Of Age,
Contemporary,
Sociology,
Abuse
One for the Murphys is a thought provoking novel. It's easy to read and a page turner. There are elements in this that can make a grown man cry. Once you start reading, it will be hard to put down until you have finished. If you could only read one book this year, pick this one. It is about real lif...
A compassionate, poignant, emotionally honest story. An impressive debut novel.
As a book that deals with a kid going into the foster care system this was a really well written book that tugs at the heart strings. Carley is put into foster care after her mother is hospitalized. She's a tough kid having grown up in Las Vegas. She ends up in the Murphy household, where she has...
2.5/3 starsI thought is was a good contemporary/ "issue" MG book, although the ending disappointed me somewhat. (Yes, I wanted her to stay with the Murphys. Also, I had hoped for more interaction between her and the Murphy children.)
5 wonderful double chocolate chip cookies.Cover Love: Yes! I love this cover. I love the colors, and the solitude of the girl. However it all works together to not be depressing.Why I Wanted to Read This: I first heard about this in an #ewyagc chat I participate in on Twitter. There was a Peng...
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