Just Like Me

"""[A] delightful, touching story...The characters are believable and well developed, and the mix of personalities helps propel the story forward. Through the issues of family and friendship, Cavanaugh (This Journal Belongs to Ratchet, 2013) explores what connects us to one another."" - Booklist ""Incredibly moving. Julia starts to come to terms with the sea of repressed emotions that surrounds her adoption, and her bunkmates, who have their own secrets and vulnerabilities, acknowledge and share them as well... a touching ending."" - Kirkus ""Tween readers will find much to identify with in this charming and refreshingly wholesome coming-of-age story. Set to a soundtrack of 1970s and 1980s disco and pop classics and filled with swimming, campfires, games, and an occasional Bible study, the narrative follows all six cabin residents as they learn important lessons about being honest, kind, and comfortable in your own skin...Filled with slapstick humor and fast-paced action, the novel will engage reluctant readers, while offering fuel for deep contemplation by those ready to tackle questions of identity and belonging."" - School Library Journal "" This book flows, is insightful, and has a spiritual undertone. While I was reading about the adventures of Julia and her sisters, I felt I was there with them. I felt the embarrassment of losing a team sport and the excitement of bonding over marshmallows. I would recommend this book to anyone who has ever had a childhood. "" - Story Monsters Inc"