Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt

When Dicey's mother suddenly leaves Dicey and her siblings with only vague instructions to get to their aunt's house, Dicey is confused. She knows her mom loves her and her family, but she also knows that a mother shouldn't leave her children like that. However, as the oldest in the family, Dicey decides that she'll try her best to take care of her siblings and find a way to get to their aunt, who they've never seen before. Secretly, Dicey doesn't want the burden of having to care for her family - after all, she's just a child herself. But it seems like too much to wish for someone who will take care of them.

I really enjoyed reading this novel. The story was very fun to read and had a nice underlying message. The characters were all very interesting and realistic. One thing I liked was how the author made Dicey's world seem so real - everything that happened in the book felt as if it could have happened in real life. The author also did a great job at creating the atmosphere of the book. It finished off on a happy, heartwarming note. Overall, I loved reading this novel, and I would definitely recommend it to others.

Reviewed by NK, Grade 10

Montrose Library