Tuesday, October 27, 2015

BOOK REVIEW: Paisley Memories The Beginning of Me by Zelle Andrews


BLURB:

At seventeen, Tess Cooper was a high school drop-out, an orphan, and a single mom to a baby girl with Down syndrome. The next two years didn’t turn out like she thought it would.

After her dad’s death, she flees Brooksville, Alabama, in his beloved 1957 Thunderbird before the red clay on his grave can settle. A year of traveling from place to place brings Tess and Paisley to the deep-fried, southern town of Panacea, Florida, where her money runs out. A stranger, named Butterball, takes them in and gives Tess a job taking pictures at Wakulla Springs State Park and the annual Sopchoppy Worm Grunting Festival. 

Afraid to trust these people, Tess plans to leave, but the T-Bird is stolen and she is forced to stay. Paisley is thriving on all the attention. Tess weighs her options. Can she give her baby what she needs? Should she put down roots in this place where she has found friends? Or should she give Paisley up for adoption and head out on a life of her own?

REVIEW BY: Arianna, age 12 years, 10 months

MAY CONTAIN SPOILER:

I think this book was very moving! 

My favorite character is Gabs because she is super optimistic and loves her friends. She gives people hope and I LOVE that! 

My favorite parts are when Butterball makes jokes and when she has her operation and acts all crazy. 

I recommend this book for anyone who needs some laughter, happiness, and inspiration in their lives. 

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 14 and up. 

This book was published on October 24, 2015. 

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