In Front Of God And Everybody (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
I thought this book was a very fun read. Not overly amazing or extravagant which is fitting for the storyline, as the main character has a very simple lifestyle... So I actually enjoyed that aspect of this book. Although, (like I said before) it's a very easy and fun read, it had its especially interesting moments. April Grace, the main character and narrator of the book, is a very observant person and she writes the things that goes on in her daily life.....Almost like you're reading a journal. I recommend this book to ages 10 to 12. I thoroughly enjoyed this book for middle grade kids. The characters were fun and quirky. The story revolves around new neighbors in the rural Arkansas area where April Grace Reilly and her family live. These new arrivals are from California and very accustomed to city life. Not only are they fish out of water, they are really cranky about it. April's parents, who try very much to be kind and helpful always, end up offering these folks much more help than April Grace is comfortable with. In addition to that, her grandmother has a new beau sniffing around. But April Grace has some suspicions about him. It was enjoyable to see a normal family with people who love each other including Grandma, both parents (no one died), a sibling, and even pets. The siblings were realistic - fighting one minute and have each other's backs the next. The parents are good people striving to live out what they believe in and raise two kids who will be fine adults. The story had humor, pathos, and realistic characters. I loved the romance for grandma thrown in...not many kids think of their grandparents going on a date! Can't wait to read the next two in this series. A thank you to Gelene for recommending this one!
What do You think about In Front Of God And Everybody (2011)?
Good story. Lots of humor, a little mystery, a little drama. A good read for middle schoolers.
—Lamkie
The antagonist was so annoying, I didn't plan on finishing it, but I'm glad I did. Cute.
—savanny5995
3.5 stars. Fun Southern narration. Humorous and quotable. Enjoyable fast read.
—Orlane
I really enjoyed this random find -- Christian children's fiction.
—shahrokh
Not as humorous as it claimed to be but was okay!
—Misty
