Sparrow Road

Sparrow Road by O'Connor, Sheila. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780142421369.

A perfect summer read set in a mysterious artists estate in the idyllic Midwestern countryside Its the summer before seventh grade, and twelve-year-old Raine ORourkes mother takes a sudden job at Sparrow Road--a dilapidated mansion that houses a group of eccentric artists. While Raines mother works as the cook and housekeeper, Raine is left to figure out why she and her mother have really come to Sparrow Road. Secrets seem to be everywhere, but its an unexpected secret from Raines own life--the reason shes come to Sparrow Road--that changes her forever. An affecting and beautifully written story of family and forgiveness, Sparrow Road is a perfect pick for the middle-grade set.