Sign Language by Amy Ackley
Summary: (amazon)
Twelve-year-old Abby North's first hint that something is really wrong with her dad is how long it's taking him to recover from what she thought was routine surgery. Soon, the thing she calls "It" has a real name: cancer. Before, her biggest concerns were her annoying brother, the crush unaware of her existence, and her changing feelings for her best friend, Spence, the boy across the street. Now, her mother cries in the shower, her father is exhausted, and nothing is normal anymore. Amy Ackley's impressive debut is wrenching, heartbreaking, and utterly true.
My Thoughts:
Modern Fiction isn't my favorite genre. You really can't get to creative or whimsical with your plot or word choice. But when I need a light, easy read I go for it. My dad looked it up and said it looked clean so I spent a couple of days on this novel. The writing was flat, characters obnoxious, and everything didn't make sense. There was way to much silly teenage romance that took up the whole book. I would NOT recommend this novel.
My Rating: 1 star (I really hated it)
Content Ratings: Cautious--kissing, drama
PG, 12 and Up
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