Sara Pennypacker

A little harsh on the realities of life, but the characterizations and relationships are captivating.

Gr 4–7—Leeva's mother says people are for fame; her father says they're for money. But surely there's more, thinks
Leeva, who braves leaving her yard to discover the wonders of the world past the hedge. This Roald Dahl—esque
novel is laugh-out-loud funny and deeply heartfelt.

School

I loved returning to these characters. Peter is broken from the heartbreak of the last book and Pax has established his own family. Seeing how those two can help each other with healing and growth was beautiful.

“Memories were so treacherous. Always lurking under the surface, ready to bushwhack you with a blade to the heat when you weren’t careful.”