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Not if I Can Help It by Carolyn Mackler. 240 p. Scholastic Inc., July, 2019. 9780545709484. (Review of finished copy courtesy of publisher.)
Willa does not like change. Few people do, but Willa has a sensory processing disorder that makes change particularly challenging and this one is a doozy. Willa's father has been dating her bfff's mother. And, they plan on getting married! Willa adores her best friend, but does she want her as a sister? How will she hide her special needs? How will she decompress? On top of this, Willa is worried about her New York City middle school placement. This earnest, authentic first-person narrative is appealing and relatable. How much love do I have for that cover?
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