Oh my goodness. Where do I start? This is my 12-year-old's favorite book of all time. We actually dearly love the series: Louisiana, Beverly, and Raymie. Despite the fact that the books take place in the 1970s, they are immediately relatable. This one has SO much heart. Louisiana is a very pure soul who gives everyone the benefit of the doubt. My daughter and I have an inside joke that, whenever she's faced with an ethical dilemma, she needs to say, "WWLD?" or What Would Louisiana Do? Louisiana has a Granny with a lot of secrets. They have very little money and Granny has some mental health challenges. Louisiana must learn how to take care of herself and find her chosen family. Themes of housing insecurity, poverty, abandonment, and friendship makes this a truly beautiful and important book. My daughter and I read it together at least once a year- and if you prefer the audiobook, the narrator is PERFECT. Five stars, perfect book. So much heart.