True (...Sort Of) Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I loved Katherine Hannigan's Ida B...And Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World so when I learned that she had a new book coming out, I was really excited. This book does not disappoint! Hannigan returns to that lovely combination of sweetness and heartbreak and hope in the story of four kids whose lives unexpectedly and serendipitously intersect. If you're a fan of Ida B... or Kate di Camillo's Because of Winn-Dixie, I feel confident saying that you will love this book! "

" The first book in our Mother Daughter Book Club. It took a few chapters for us to get into it but once we did we didn't want to stop. We both enjoyed the "Delly" words and we have even started to use a few! We especially loved the message in the book. "

" This is a beautiful book about friendship, loyalty, and living up or down to expectation. I loved Ida B, and this was equally as wonderful. A must read for middle-grade. "

" Wonderful book with great plot and believable characters! Fabulous... "

" If I could give this one 5.5 stars, I would. Beautiful. "

" Very cute and I just think Delly is fun little gal who tried extremely hard. I enjoyed Ida B a bit more in that this book seemed to "jump around" quite a bit in scene and thematic elements. If you were reading this to a child, they might not follow it?!? "

" Very realistic interaction between children. I appreciate that. Kids having kid-reactions in books is wonderful. The matter at hand is a very real thing for kids to come across within their class-world-scope, which is a shame, but this was very good treatment of a hard and sensitive subject. "

" Really loved Hannigan's description of Delly's relationships with her family--her mom Clarice especially, and RB, too. I was moved, and inspired to be the kind of mom that sees what her kids really need. "

" This book really made me realize that you should be more careful of your surroundings, be nice to your siblings, and to agree with nature, not to destroy it. "

" You'll either love it or hate it, "she rasped." "

" I really liked this book about a girl who gets in trouble even though her intentions are good. About her friendship with a troubled girl and how they help each other. Good brother/sister relationship too. "

" Tears streamed down my face as I read this beautiful book about resiliency and friendship. This will definitely be a future read aloud! "

" Took me a bit to feel connected to the story, but once sucked in, I loved it. I was sad when it ended! "

" First, the title of this book does NOT match the story at all. Second, for a book where I liked many of the characters, I don't feel that enamored of the overall book. I guess I would say it was too long; the story could have been well-told in half the pages. "

" Katherine Hannigan is my new "if you like Jerry Spinelli" recommendation. "

" It's a tough subject. A friend being abused by her father. It's not for most kids. "

" my only fault with this was the jumping narration "

" I think this book was amazing! It showed true friendship. Delly started Ferris Boyd's friend even though the hardest times. Katherine Hannigan is a great author and should right a second book to this "

" Probably one of my favorite books for grades 4th to adult. Very touching, extremely well written! I can see why it is a Utah Beehive nominee "

" Delly is feisty and always into something. I loved her! This story of the power of friendship is moving. I wish the story behind Ferris' silence had been better developed, instead of rushed. "

" pretty perfect, but (i think) it would take a pretty emotionally well-tuned kid to get a lot out of it. "

" Better than Ida B! Loved it. "

" Read this in a day and loved it! Every bit as good as Ida B, maybe even better! "

" I love books with quirky characters and this one fits the bill. I will definitely be sharing this book with my students next year. "

" Too many cutesy words in this book (words invented by the main character Delly); otherwise, a good story about friendship, family, and the rescue of an abused child - with a little basketball thrown in for good measure. "

" i was thrilled to find this new book by Katherine Hannigan, as i love her other chapter book Ida B..., and this didn't disappoint. Delly is just as loveable and perfect a main character as Ida B was... i was sorry when it ended. "

" I didn't love all the made-up words, and it took a little too long for the friendship to get established, but once it did, I enjoyed the book more and more, and was pleased with the ending. Really this should have a 3.5-4. "

" I really liked this book about a girl who gets in trouble even though her intentions are good. About her friendship with a troubled girl and how they help each other. Good brother/sister relationship too. "

" I adored Ida B. and loved this book just as much. Delly, Ferris & RB are characters that you can't help but love. Highly recommend this one. "

" Thank goodness Katherine Hannigan wrote another book! "

" I loved Ida B and I love this one also! A great cast of characters and a touching story too. "

" I LOVED this book! It was a great story of a young girl and her brother who become friends with a new girl who moves into town and all that they learn from each other. Great for 4-5th grade. "