“It’s hard not to cheer for Cody, with her sunny disposition and penchant for optimistic similes. . . . A deep, satisfying reading experience.” — Kirkus Reviews
For whimsical Cody, many things are beautiful, but nothing so much as the first day of summer vacation. She doesn’t want to waste one minute of it. Meanwhile, teenage brother Wyatt is moping over a girl, Mom is stressed about her new job, Dad is off hauling chairs in his long-distance truck, and even camp has been closed for the summer. Just when all seems lost, Cody bumps into a neighborhood boy looking for a runaway cat. With a new friend and a soon-to-be-found cat, Cody is on her way to the fountain of happiness.
I received an advance reader’s copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
What a lovely book! This story perfectly blends real life problems and joys, showing both the good and not-so-good aspects of life, and how both are normal and acceptable. Cody seemed a little annoying at first, but I quickly grew attached to her optimism and her family. The author has definitely done a great job of capturing the spirit of a girl of Cody’s age. This book is aimed at younger audiences, but I think anyone (me included) can find something to love in Cody’s perspective and summer adventures.
