Sixth grader Macy McMillan, who is deaf, is facing big changes. Her house is for sale and her mother is about to remarry, adding a stepfather and six-year-old twin stepsisters. Macy’s mother has Macy go next door to help 86-year–old Iris Gillan pack, as Iris is moving into an assisted living facility. Iris doesn’t know sign language, but through notes, books, and cookies, Macy and Iris, the rainbow goddess, develop a beautiful friendship. This heartwarming story is written in free verse. There are many book references throughout, like The Tale of Despereaux, El Deafo, and Anne of Green Gables. mjw |
Title: Macy McMillan And The Rainbow Goddess
Author: Shari Green
Publisher: Pajama Press
Copyright: 2017
Original Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-77278-017-8
Paperback pages: 240
Age range: 8-12
Genre: Fiction, Verse
Author’s ethnicity: Canadian
Author’s residence: British Columbia, Canada
Awards: 2018 Schneider Family Book Award
Subjects: Deaf children, Intergenerational, Special needs, Step families, Stories in verse |