Have you judged a book by the cover before? Really? You never have? Well, I'm going to admit that sometimes, even I do. And it is for that reason that The Wild Girls sat in my to-read pile for way too long. If there is ever a time to look beyond the cover, this is it.
When Joan's family moves from Connecticut to California, no one is less enthusiastic than Joan. But one day, exploring the orchard in her back yard, she comes upon another house and finds that there's a girl her age, 12, who lives there with her dad. Sarah, or "Fox", as she calls herself, is a wild girl, and she and Joan become quick friends, exploring the northern California wilderness and writing stories together. When their teacher tells them about a creative writing contest, they co-write a story about the Wild Girls, leading them into a summer they'll never forget.
The Wild Girls was so well-written, I felt like I was watching a movie when reading it. I was completely transported to northern California in the 1970s, and felt like I knew the Wild Girls and their families. This is a powerful book that's an inspiration for writers, dreamers, and anyone going through a rough patch.
* * * * * (Five stars!)
Recommended to: anyone who's ready to overlook the less than amazing cover, especially writers
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar