When Cal Lavender's mother has an unfortunate episode at the library, Cal is taken to a group care home run by a strange old woman called The Knitting Lady. Cal is clear that this is not her real life, just a temporary detour. But even detours can take you where you need to be. A charming, funny, and insightful first novel.
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"I read this because it had a "Knitting Lady" in it, but wound up enjoying the writing and the characters. Great "juvenile" literature, but as an adult I sometimes laughed out loud and could feel the range of emotions that these foster girls and their unusual, but wonderful, foster mother might be experiencing. Good writing by Jill Wolfson. I'd definitely read more of her books!" — Joan (4 out of 5 stars)
"I read this because it had a "Knitting Lady" in it, but wound up enjoying the writing and the characters. Great "juvenile" literature, but as an adult I sometimes laughed out loud and could feel the range of emotions that these foster girls and their unusual, but wonderful, foster mother might be experiencing. Good writing by Jill Wolfson. I'd definitely read more of her books!"
" the oddest book I've ever read "
" This was so good! I didn't like the ending, though. :D "
" A kind of modern Anne of Green Gables, complete with "fosters" and wacky adventures. "
" I thought it was a good book. Primarily for younger readers, but I enjoyed the unique story nonetheless. "
" This book was a real delightful suprise. "
" Pretty interesting and enjoyable. Slightly predictable storyline; I had it pretty much figured out from the beginning. But it was a pretty good read, with a lot of voice. "
" This book really opened my eyes to the how the world really is today and all the trouble kids have to go through beacuse of their parents. I reccomend this book to the people that think their life is to hard and complain about anything they need to noe. "
" Cute ya story about several 11 year old orphans living in a group home with a knitting lady caretaker. "
" I love this book!!!! It was sssoooo good! It's mow ome of my fav books. I read it! "
" Cal Lavender was put into a foster home. Girls learn about themselves and the abandonment they feel. They become friends. Wonderful story within a story. Wonderful insight without beating a kid over the head with the answer. Great not-feel-sorry-for-yourself book. "
" Listened to this book in the car and it was really good. A great view of an unusual foster home with probably pretty typical foster kids. "
" This book started out really slow, but sped up and ended perfectly. "
" This book is about a girl- wait I'm not going to ruin the book for you- just read this book because it's always throwing surprizes at you. "
" The ending of this book was really nice!! However, it's pretty boring in the middle. I don't really reccommend it. "
" My daughter and I often listen to books on tape while driving in the car. This book is the most recent one. I found myself wanting to go for a drive just so I could listen to the book. "
" Probably the best book I ever read. So great for the girls to read. I would recommend this. "
" Wonderful book filled with quirky characters! The residents of a group foster home -- 5 11 year old girls -- are drawn together by the strands of the story spun out by the Knitting Lady. A lovely tale of finding family in surprising places! "
" I read this a really long time ago soon after it came out, so I can't remember much except for the knitting lady. "
" It was just alright. "
" Wow! I was a little surprised, but I enjoyed this read! Really great, and I looooved the unfolding surprises! This should be on everyone's to-read shelf! "
" This book was real. It had modern day family challenges. "
" I thought that it was said and so funny and cool! It had so many twists and turns that I could barly keep up! "
" Wonderful story weaving. "
" I think this was a great book for kids to read. It especially helps everyone to understand that not everyone's life is the same as "my" life. "
" I gave this book 4 stars because it was understandable and easy to follow. During the story one of the characters was telling a story throughout the book. It was kind of like two stories in one. The ending had a little action but it also gave a quote to life. It was a great book. "
" i liked this book it made me keep wanting 2 read more my favorite part was when the main character had 2 go live in a foster home with a bunch of other girls that she found 2 be really creepy. "
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