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WAW Review: Out of Order

Out of Order by Betty HicksOut of Order by Betty Hicks is a nominee for the 2007-2008 William Allen White award.

When Mary Beth marries Frank and they merge two households and four kids, V, who was once the youngest, now becomes lost in the middle.  Lily used to be the oldest and was looked up to by her younger brother, but must now relinquish that spot to Eric. Everything gets jumbled up and no one is quite sure where they fit in. Can a Rock-Paper-Scissors tournament and some dangerous edible bug snacks bring the family together again?

Out of Order is a very real story about what happens when families are blended together. I love this book because it tells the story from each person’s perspective. And even though their perspectives are different, their feelings of uncertainty, doubt and insecurity are incredibly similar. Out of Order is a fresh, funny and genuine look at family life.

Reviewed by Jeri Eckhardt

What do you think? Post your comments below.

Posted by Lissa on November 15, 2007 08:43 AM |

Comments

I think out of order is a funny book...coming from a 13 year old boys point of view! I suggest you read this book because once you get inot it, it becomes in easy read. I also think adults will like this book!

Posted by: Daulton Lafferty | February 24, 2008 01:22 PM

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