The Wonder of Charlie Anne by Kimberly Newton Fusco

Fusco, Kimberly Newton  The Wonder of Charlie Anne, 264 p. Knopf, 2010.  $16.99.  Content: G (No swearing or profanity, some bullying, violence- rock throwing, arguments, and pushing.)  Charlie Anne a small girl in the 1930's has lost her mom, and her dad has gone to build roads. While their dad is away aunt Mirabel takes over. She tries to turn Charlie into a real lady, while Charlie becomes friends with a black girl named Phoebe. I loved how Kimberly describes the world through Charlie Anne's eyes. I can't think of anything I didn't like about the book. EL, MS -ESSENTIAL.  Student Reviewer: AS