The chapter book “Dear Dad, Love Laurie” by Susan Beth Pferffer is an uplifting and relatable book for students to read. The writing is organized in letter format throughout the whole book but is engaging because they are short and interesting. The letters are full with information about her life but directed towards her dad. “Dear Dad, Love Laurie” is how every letter starts and ends. Also, the book pushes readers to think about divorce and the challenges it brings such as long-distance frustrations, parent arguments, and family problems in general. For example, Laurie’s grandfather dies and since her father is not around she blames it on her dad but quickly forgives him. The big idea in this story is about pushing through hardships of divorce and striving to reach goals. ( )