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Gr 2–5—A keen observer of life with a passion for old, antique books, Flora Smallwood is increasingly worried about fourth grade. With her parents newly separated and the recent death of a beloved dog, this sensitive introvert takes small, careful steps to understanding herself and truly experiencing her own life. Flora's journey begins with a new friendship and a found pet, both of which help refine her understanding and tolerance of change and trust in others. Her trips to the used book store and time spent with friends keep Flora reac...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

In this episodic novel set in 1970s small-town Indiana, nine-year-old Flora hangs out in a used bookstore, adopts a cat,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More