Fusco, K. (2010). The wonder of charlie anne. New York: Knopf Books for Young Readers.
Summary
When Charlie Anne's mother dies, her older cousin Mirabel arrives to take care of her and her siblings. Unfortunately, Charlie Anne's life is turned upside down with chores, reading assignments about charm and grace, and she finds any place to escape. When the family splits up in order to make ends meet, Charlie Anne is forced to make friends with the eccentric lady next door and her African American ward, Phoebe. During this growing friendship, Charlie Anne begins to understand that the world around her is not always fair and pleasant for all.
Review
Readers will read about the impact that poverty and bigotry has on families during the Depression and Charlie Anne gives a perfect tween reaction to this unfairness. When Charlie Anne stands up and confronts this unfairness, tweens will cheer between the pages!
Genre
Historical Fiction
Reading Age/Interest Level
9-12 years/ Tween
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Readers Annotation
It is up to Charlie Anne to prove to the town that hearts are always able to change and grow.
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