By Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Published May 10, 2012 by Nancy Paulsen Books
224 pages
Rate 5 out of 5 stars
I obtained this book from the library.
Carly Connors has had a hard life. She was in an unsafe environment with her mother and step-dad and then she was placed in a foster home with the Murphy family.
At first, Carley was quiet and angry at everything. She slowly gets to know the three brothers, Daniel, Adam and Michael Eric. Adam, Michael Eric and Carley became close fairly quickly. Daniel, the oldest, was upset that Carley had come to live with them. Eventually they become friends.
She went school and made a friend named Toni. Toni at first is kind of mean to Carley, but into the book she becomes a good friend and the two girls understand each other.
Although Carley acts out a lot, Mrs. Murphy is always nice to her. Carley doesn't like her at first because Carley's own mother was not very kind. Soon Carley recognizes Mrs. Murphy's kindness as love.
This book has many ups and downs. You will fall in love with Mrs. Murphy and Carley. Some parts are sad and some are a miracle. It is my all-time favorite book. I recommend this book to anyone who likes books about family, friendships and love. I think it is good for ages 10 and up. Thank you to Lynda Mullaly Hunt for writing this book. So go out and get it, will be worth it.
