Hello, Universe
by Erin Entrada Kelly
Greenwillow Books
2017
320 pages
ISBN: 9780062414151
Guest Review by Timothy Judd, Library Media Specialist, Ernesto Serna School
(grades K-8) in El Paso, Texas.
This sweet coming of age story is told through four middle school points of view. Eleven year old Virgil was sent to the resource room for extra help with his class work gaining the attention and full wrath of the school bully who calls Virgil "Retardo" every chance he gets. Virgil's best friends are an eleven year old psychic and Gulliver, his guinea pig.
The characters are well developed and diverse and readers will be drawn to Virgil who is quiet and kind. The universe, coincidences, visions, and crystals all play a part in the story and Virgil learns about real friendship.
Recommended grades 4-6. This book is available on Scholastic Book Fairs.
FTC Required Disclaimer: I received the ARC from the publisher. I did not receive monetary compensation for this review nor did Reviewer Timothy Judd.
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