Almost Ten and a Half

My friend told me about this series. She is from Virginia, and often when I visit her I marvel over the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Kobie shares the same view throughout this story and often does her best thinking in their shadows. This is wonderful book with indepth characterization and a strong plot. The fear of being left alone is protrayed so well by this author through her character's voice and actions. I can only imagine that after the series ended, she was sorry to see Kobie grow up. This is a very contemporary story about very current and real feelings any child could have.

Kobie, a ten-year old unique artist, seems to be having a good life. Her teacher treats her like she's a grownup, she is a talented artist, and she spends a lot of time with her best friend Gretchen. One day her mother announces that she is going into a hospital for back treatments. Kobie is depressed, even though she was previously mad at her mother. Her dad hires Mrs. Blevins, a very nice housekeeper. Kobie instantly starts taking advantage of Mrs. Blevins' good will. Watch as Kobie misses Halloween, gets in and out of scrapes, and gets the ultimate present.

Kobie Roberts is almost ten and half. Things are looking well. She's building roller-coaster with her friend. But suddenly her mom have to go to hospital for a long time and her dad hires a housekeeper. She's very cool lady, and she lets Kobie to do whatever she wants. I read this a long time ago, so I don't remember everything from this book. This was great book, but it was too much "fairytale-alike". I love this and this is great book but I still enjoy more of the author's books "My sister the Meanie" etc.I'll rate this with 4 stars!