If You Read This
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If You Read This

Kereen Getten2022
From the author of the critically acclaimed novel When Life Gives You Mangos comes a captivating journey of love, loss, and letters. When Brie was younger, her mama used to surprise her with treasure hunts around their island town. After she died three years ago, these became Brie's favorite memories. Now, on her twelfth birthday, her mama has another surprise: a series of letters leading Brie on one last treasure hunt. The first letter guides Brie to a special place. The next urges her to unlock a secret. And the last letter will change life as she knows it. In this poignant coming-of-age story of new memories, surprises, and moments of healing, Kereen Getten beautifully captures the edge of adolescence, when everything is thrilling, amazing, and terrifying in a way it will never be again.
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Joy KBA@joy_reads
4 stars
Jun 21, 2024

4 stars - 12 y/o Brie (Bridgette) is grieving her mom who had a free spirit an loved living, which she passed down to her daugher. After her passing, Brie gets to know her mom even more when she gets the best birthday gift ever. I loved the banter and her friendships, as well as seeing how her thoughts formed as things went on. Loved her family as well, and the developments with her dad, and the Caribbean setting! A great middle grade!

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