VVMBookBlog

Violet is 11 and looking forward to going into 7th grade with her next door girlfriend, Lottie, and her friend-who-is-a-boy, Eddie.  Then Violet’s world gets shaken up when Melissa’s family moves to the neighbor from the big city of Detroit.  When Violet sees that Lottie and Melissa are becoming friends, too, Violet gets threatened and comes up with some sneaky and not-so-sneaky ways to remind Lottie about their friendship and show Melissa she isn’t welcome there.  A thunderstorm produces a bolt of lightning that strikes Lottie’s house, bringing changes to all their worlds.  How will Violet handle this event?

Violet is full of heart and all the qualities that make people human.  Knowing how hard it can be for three girls to be “best friends,” I enjoyed reading to see how the author tells the story of these four friends.  Great book for girls who enjoy reading about girls!