Daphne's Book

While this is more of an 'issues' book than anything else, the two main characters are very creative. Jessica is a writer, and Daphne is talented in art. Their friendship blooms because neither, for different reasons, really wants to 'grow up' if growing up means giggling about clothes and boys.

I felt it portrays that kind of writer very well. Jessica nurtures her imagination, pays attention to other people and what's going on, and has both patience and a desire to do what is right & good.

Btw, the blurb promises a secret, but it's a more sad secret than a scary one. I did not lose sleep over it, as I worried I might.

Also, don't give up after the first dozen pages or so. Once we see what physical object brings them to be able to talk show more together, it becomes a much more interesting book. 3.5 stars now, rounded up because young me would have loved that 'prop.' show less

This story focuses on a young girl who befriends the school outcast, Daphne, and finds secrets that put Daphne and her family in jeopardy. Daphne collaborate on a picture book for a seventh-grade English class contest, Jessica becomes aware of conditions in Daphne's home life that seem to threaten her health and safety.

This story focuses on a young girl who befriends the school outcast, Daphne, and finds secrets that put Daphne and her family in jeopardy.

this is a good book just a little sad but has a good happy ending

this is a good book just a little sad but has a good happy ending

FROM LIBRARY CATALOG:
As author Jessica and artist Daphne collaborate on a picture book for a seventh-grade English class contest, Jessica becomes aware of conditions in Daphne's home life that seem to threaten her health and safety.

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