![]() ![]() When her parents split, Marcie is dragged from Idaho to a family summerhouse in New Hampshire. ![]() story is thus as credible as her voice, and readers will relate to her complicated but accessible heartbreak, as she, like her parents, makes mistakes and struggles to fix them. Īlthough the words are simple, the themes of Love and Leftovers are not.įrom the Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books.Ī verse novel with real depth to accompany all that white space.With multiple shredded relationships and friendships, there’s more than enough angst to go around, as Marcie rages against the decisions her parents have made, as well as her own. This first novel may make teenage readers’ hearts beat a bit faster. The first-person verse narration wrought with satisfying angst makes Marcie’s woes and joys palpable. Kimberly Castle-Alberts, Stark County District Library, Canton, OH Reluctant readers will appreciate the brevity while poetic souls will appreciate the format. The author does a terrific job of keeping the plot moving by using poetry to her advantage. Starred Review from School Library Journal ![]()
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