I thought the book Tracing Stars was a good book. I really liked the character of Indie, and how she was just a little different from everyone else. Indie would be a great and interesting friend to have because she would always have something cool to say. I thought that her back story was pretty cool, but not really out of the ordinary. Her older sister Bebe was totally different. Bebe seemed like the kind of person that was fun and unique when they were young, but got normal and boring when they were older. Whenever Indie did something, Bebe crushed it and made Indie sink and hide herself. When Monty Cola ran away, I felt the pain for Indie because I know how it feels to lose a pet. Indie really loved Monty the lobster, and Bebe didn't care at all. I didn't like the character of Bebe very much. I felt that she had to have it about herself all the time. Bebe also made Indie do things for the good of herself, even when Indie din't want to. Bebe was being a stick in the mud when she scowled at Indie for being silly. I think that Bebe thought she was a "Grown up" even though she wasn't even close. But my favorite part was when Indie and Owen worked together to find Monty. I felt happy for Indie even though she doesn't even exist! I liked that part because I like happy endings. Overall, I would give this book a 4/5. Not a 5/5 because I felt that Bebe should have been working with Indie, not against her. This was a pretty good book, and I would read it again! This was a very cute MG realistic fiction book about a young awkward girl growing up in a seaside resort town. Her best friend is a lobster and when he mistakenly gets loose, she spends the entire book trying to re-capture him. While I found this cute and entertaining, I am not sure how popular this type of book is with its intended audience. I found it similar to "Turtle in Paradise" which doesn't seem to be very attractive to MG readers. Probably best for girls in grades 3 - 5.
What do You think about Tracing Stars (2012)?
I really ejoyed this book. It had a good message and a good ending.
—alina
This was a great book! I really enjoyed reading this!
—tricia_raco
Reminded me a lot of ToucH Blue by Cynthia Lord
—nic
not my kind of book i didnt really enjoy it
—rclopp
