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Beverly, Right Here
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As featured on The Today Show’s Read with Jenna Jr. Book Club Revisiting once again the world of Raymie Nightingale, two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo turns her focus to the tough-talking, inescapably tenderhearted Beverly. Beverly put her foot down on the gas. They went faster still. This was what Beverly wanted — what she always wanted. To get away. To get away as fast as she could. To stay away. Beverly Tapinski has run away from home plenty of times, but that was when she was just a k
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This poignant novel explores the complex emotions of a young girl who decides to run away from home, following Beverly as she seeks independence and discovers what it truly means to belong. Kate DiCamillo masterfully captures the voice of a child navigating difficult family circumstances with both toughness and vulnerability, creating a deeply moving middle-grade story about resilience and connection.
What makes this book particularly special is how it balances the serious theme of running away with moments of unexpected kindness and friendship that help Beverly heal. Children who have experienced feelings of loneliness or who appreciate character-driven stories will find Beverly's journey both relatable and ultimately hopeful, as she learns that home isn't always a place but sometimes the people who see you for who you are.
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