From School Library Journal Grade 3-5–Fourth-grader Ophie Peelers life has changed since her family moved from California to Oregon. She must adjust to a new home, a new school, new friends, a new baby sister, and her salesman fathers long absence from home. The story develops slowly as Ophie finds that shes not in the spotlight any more, and her life is very different from the almost magical existence she enjoyed in California. In the end, Ophie learns that even though things change, they can still be good. Anne Marie Lee provides an excellent reading of Kathleen ODells novel (Dial, 2004), building interest by bringing humor and candor to the characters voices. Girls trying to find their own places in the world will enjoy this journey of self discovery.–
