Moo

Moo by Sharon Creech, 278 pages

Reena and her brother Luke and their family move to Maine from New York City. It’s a huge change but one the whole family is ready for. However, Reena and Luke are not quite prepared for cows, especially Zora, who is owned by Mrs. Falala.  Mrs. Falala is something else they are not ready for.  Mrs. Falala is pushy and rude, and has the nerve to call them disrespectful.  Their parents agree that they just need to get to know each other better and volunteer Reena and Luke to help Mrs. Falala for a few days each week, which Reena thinks could end in disaster.  This novel in verse was excellent.  I would give this to reluctant readers because of the length and white space but I would also give it to kids who like realistic fiction.