This book is a poignant, funny and bittersweet portrait of a girl, who like many, feels alienated from her peers because her family is not the way “it’s supposed to be.” Her search for her dad is compelling but not overwrought. Rather, the story is interspersed with lots of humor through her relationships with her mom and her friend, Meadow. In the end, Jessie understands that nothing is perfect—this lesson is subtly drawn. With an AR vocabulary of 3.7, this book is highly accessible, but should not be limited to low readers. The language is still beautiful and the story will resonate with many students—especially girls. ( )