![]() ![]() Like several other recent books, it references well-known children's literature titles, including Anne of Green Gables, Bud, Not Buddy, and The Great Gilly Hopkins. This middle-grade novel is sweet, funny, and touching. In reaching out to Aaron, Tess comes up with a plan to help him settle in to his new life on the island - but will all of her luck be enough to help Aaron finally feel at home? Tess is excited to meet her new foster-brother Aaron, but she's not prepared for the sullen, lonely boy who arrives in her family, convinced that he will be there for only a short time before moving on again. The islanders have come up with a plan to keep the school open: several families, including Tess's, will take in foster children. ![]() Tess's family depends on the school, not only for Tess and her little sister Libby's education, but because teaching there is her mother's job, as well. ![]() Show More little island community where Tess lives is not large enough to support a school. ![]()
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