The Forget-Me-Not Summer was absolutely fabulous! Granted, it was a children's book but I couldn't put it down and I was so disappointed when it ended. I wanted to have a summer on Cape Cod just like the Silver sisters. Enough of my gushing, here is some real information about this book!
I had read somewhere that Leila Howland wrote a children's book. I'm a huge fan of her two teen books, one of which I reviewed earlier in the summer. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from her in terms of a children's book but I was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The Forget-Me-Not Summer is the story of three young sisters from California who are spending three weeks on Cape Cod with their aunt when both of their parents have to go out-of-town for work for an extended period of time. Marigold is an aspiring actress who thinks that missing an audition for the latest movie version of a popular series of books is then end of her short career after just scoring an agent. Zinnia is a typical middle child, trying to impress and be just like her older sister while finding her own way in the world. And Lily is the baby who has never really been away from her nanny and who is terrified of the ocean.
During their time on the Cape, the girls get to know their aunt; learn that there is more to life than the iPads, cable TV and fancy gourmet foods lifestyle they are used to in Los Angeles; and surprisingly realize that they enjoy life on the Cape and that together they make a great team.
I think this book resonated with me because I love stories that are set somewhere like Cape Cod but also because it is about three sisters. Even though it is a children's book, I would highly recommend this to anyone that loves a good beach read - just keep in mind it's meant for a fifth grader.
Happy Reading!
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