age 9-13 Kevin Henkes writes a beautifully written tale. Alice and her family visit Florida every year. She has a mission to find a Junonia shell, a rare find. Each year she looks forward to playing in the sand and surf with her "big extended family". This year Aunt Kate brings her boyfriend and a young girl named Mallory. Alice finds herself entertaining a sullen six year old. Alice feels displaced and uncomfortable on her familiar trip.
Kevin Henkes does an excellent job of writing from Alice's perspective. You sense her conflicting thoughts and anger. He spins a tale that you can really relate to.
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