Middletown
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Eli and Anna have each gotten used to telling lies as a means of survival, but as they navigate a world without their mother, they must learn how to accept help, and let other people in.
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Sarah Moon. (2021). Middletown. Levine Querido.
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- Thirteen-year-old Eli likes baggy clothes, baseball caps, and one girl in particular. Her seventeen-year-old sister Anna is more traditionally feminine; she loves boys and staying out late. They are sisters, and they are also the only family each can count on. Their dad has long been out of the picture, and their mom lives at the mercy of her next drink. When their mom lands herself in enforced rehab, Anna and Eli are left to fend for themselves. With no legal guardian to keep them out of foster care, they take matters into their own hands: Anna masquerades as Aunt Lisa, and together she and Eli hoard whatever money they can find. But their plans begin to unravel as quickly as they were made, and they are always way too close to getting caught.
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January 1, 2021
Gr 6 Up-Eli, who is white and doesn't mind being mistaken for a boy, has a life of positives and negatives. Positives include her older sister, Anna, and best friends Javi, who is Puerto Rican and gay, and Meena, who is Indian American and "the prettiest girl in eighth grade." Negative is Eli's crush on Meena, because Eli thinks Meena likes boys. The biggest negative, however, is Eli's mother's alcoholism, which often results in police visits and unpaid bills. When a judge orders their mother into rehab, Anna comes to court as "Aunt Lisa," the girls' temporary guardian. Their situation worsens, though, with unpaid rent and Anna disappearing for days with her boyfriend. When social services comes calling, the girls flee-but where can they go? Moon builds a compelling picture of an impoverished family struggling with hereditary alcoholism. Coping with their mother's disease and its consequences has turned both girls into expert liars who struggle to trust anyone, and make poor decisions as a result-though both also find help and hope at Alateen. The world is well-built and the characters are distinct and believable, though Eli's penchant for snooping should have been introduced earlier. Also, the encounter with Anna's birth father feels like a wasted opportunity and adds little to the story. VERDICT This realistic portrayal of a family in crisis sugarcoats nothing, but offers conditional hope for the future.-Rebecca Moore, The Overlake Sch., Redmond, WA
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February 15, 2021
Teenage sisters lie in order to stay together while their mom is in rehab. Thirteen-year-old Eli and her 17-year-old sister, Anna, are used to taking care of and covering for their alcoholic mom. After being caught driving while drunk, their mom is sent to rehab, and Anna pretends to be their Aunt Lisa so they won't get put in foster care. At first, life continues as normal. Eli goes to school and hangs out with her best friends, Javi, the only other gay kid in school, and Meena, her secret crush. Her friends don't know about Eli's home life. When money starts to run out and their lie begins to unravel, Eli and Anna have to come up with a new plan. As they discover more about their family, they also learn how to be honest with and accept help from others. Soft-hearted, lovable Eli drives this slice-of-life, coming-of-age story. Alcoholism, queerness, and gender identity and expression (Eli thinks of herself as "not quite a girl") are all deftly broached, but this is primarily a story of one kid being herself and doing the best she can. The story is never preachy, and there aren't always easy answers or explanations. Sweet, sad, funny, heartbreaking, and hopeful, it features authentic characters navigating life's complexities, big and small. Eli and family are implied White; Javi is Puerto Rican, and Meena is Indian American. A moving and memorable glimpse into one endearing middle schooler's life. (Fiction. 11-14)COPYRIGHT(2021) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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March 1, 2021
Grades 4-7 Eli doesn't care about her appearance and is smitten with her female best friend, while her fashionable, boy-crazy sister, Anna, can be harder and more cynical. Despite their apparent differences, the two have become close after years of their alcoholic mother leaving them in the lurch. When her latest drunken outing results in the prospect of separate foster homes for the girls, they concoct a daring ruse: Anna will disguise herself as an estranged aunt and take responsibility until their mother comes home. There are social workers to avoid and friends to fool, and as the lies pile up, the scheme takes its toll. Moon's heartfelt story walks the line between humor and heartbreak, never shying away from the difficult ramifications of addiction. A diverse, fully fleshed-out cast and Eli's sexuality are appreciated features but, happily, never defining points. Tough subjects are addressed here, to be sure, including a subplot involving an abusive soccer coach, but the familial love and bonds of friendship always take things to a hopeful place.COPYRIGHT(2021) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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May 1, 2021
Thirteen-year-old Eli and her big sister Anna, seventeen, are used to fending for themselves and covering up their mother's excessive drinking; they've been doing it for years. However, things come to a head when Mom is charged with a DUI and is sent to rehab for ninety days. The girls temporarily evade social services by having Anna impersonate their aunt Lisa, but after learning that Mom lost her job, and without a paycheck forthcoming, they have to reach out to estranged or unknown family members (the girls have different fathers). Armed with Mom's old address book, they set off on a road trip and wind up having to face some unsettling truths about themselves and their decision-making, in a complicated and often unfair world. Eli, who identifies as gay, is bright, funny, and resilient, always willing to forgive her mom's erratic behavior. Anna is more prickly and angry than Eli, but largely out of guilt at not being able to protect her sister. The book's tone is sharp and insightful but never judgmental, and the characters' voices are distinctive and realistic. Moon offers up powerful and positive life lessons wrapped in an engaging, tender, and satisfying story. Luann Toth(Copyright 2021 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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Thirteen-year-old Eli and her big sister Anna, seventeen, are used to fending for themselves and covering up their mother's excessive drinking; they've been doing it for years. However, things come to a head when Mom is charged with a DUI and is sent to rehab for ninety days. The girls temporarily evade social services by having Anna impersonate their aunt Lisa, but after learning that Mom lost her job, and without a paycheck forthcoming, they have to reach out to estranged or unknown family members (the girls have different fathers). Armed with Mom's old address book, they set off on a road trip and wind up having to face some unsettling truths about themselves and their decision-making, in a complicated and often unfair world. Eli, who identifies as gay, is bright, funny, and resilient, always willing to forgive her mom's erratic behavior. Anna is more prickly and angry than Eli, but largely out of guilt at not being able to protect her sister. The book's tone is sharp and insightful but never judgmental, and the characters' voices are distinctive and realistic. Moon offers up powerful and positive life lessons wrapped in an engaging, tender, and satisfying story.(Copyright 2021 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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