Out of My Shell by Jenny Goebel
Published by Scholastic Press on June 25th 2019
ISBN: 1338259555
Pages: 224
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Olivia’s parents are getting a divorce. She’s trying very hard to be cheerful and not let anyone down. She’s pretending that everything is still okay. She’s going through her first family vacation at her grandparents with mom,  and her little sister Lanie. Mom and Lanie were a bookend and she and her dad were the other bookends in looks, personality, and interests. Her aunt comes for a visit with her twin toddlers (the mob) and starts trash talking her dad, and trying to get her mom to move back to Florida. Her friend from across the street is different this summer. His grandfather is a caretaker to a big Hotel that has a new owner. The new guy is a jerk and doesn’t care about the turtles that are trying to nest on the beach. Olivia does some research, some growing up, and learns to come out of her shell. Her sister almost drowns …

Reviewed by Jeri Fitzpatrick GNGMS Gray

I recommend this book for cream, it’s a very realistic self-help book for kids who can identify with family problems.