About the Author:
Sharon Dennis Wyeth grew up in Washington, D.C., where she attended public schools. She graduated from Radcliffe College in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She has written many books for young readers, including the Pen Pals series, Annie K's Theater, and Always My Dad. She lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with her husband, Sims, and daughter, Georgia.
From School Library Journal:
Grade 4-6-Eleven-year-old Daughter McGuire's life has changed drastically. Her father has gone off to write a book, she and her mother and brothers have moved next door to her grandparents, and she is attending a new school. Aside from all that, she doesn't quite know who or what she is. Ethnic issues confuse her, as she is of African, Italian, Irish, Jewish, and Russian descent. Through her struggles to find a place for herself (which include facing down a bully, learning about her roots, and coming to grips with her father's departure), she gains confidence and self-esteem. The book deals with serious issues, but the narrator never loses her sense of humor. Her ethnic makeup does stretch credibility a bit, and there are some plot contrivances, but they do not detract from the story. A good choice that might help middle schoolers appreciate differences in people and the value of not always fitting into a particular mold.
Carol Jones Collins, Montclair Kimberley Academy, NJ
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