Neon is a busy middle-schooler – co-captain of the cheerleading squad and liked by the most popular boy in school. She seems to have it all, except for one thing: she recently overheard her parents talking, and it turns out she only has twenty-eight days left to live. She doesn’t feel like she can talk to her parents about it (and shouldn’t they come to her, anyway?). So, she decides to take matters into her own hands, hoping that she’ll get a miracle if she performs one good deed a day. Some of her good deeds go awry, for example when she alienates her friends by choosing to sit with her autistic classmate “Weird Bobby” at lunch. A touching story full of Neon’s most important relationships (including her dog and special older neighbor next door). A heavier topic, given Neon’s predicament. The cover illustrations appear dated, which is disappointing since it may reduce circulation of this sweet and humorous story. Recommended for ages 10-12 (5^th to 7^th Grade).

Reviewed by: Jenn Mead, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell