That Scatterbrain Booky

Somewhere in a bookcase in my childhood homes sits three tattered, dog-eared books from Bernice Thurman Hunter's "Booky" series. These are delightful, stirring semi-autobiographical tales of growing up in Depression-era Toronto. Hunter writes honestly about the challenges and family dynamics that made this time in her life both heartwrenching and heartwarming. I reread these books dozens of times and plan to purchase them for my nieces. They fostered a love of history that I still carry with me. I loved being a part of Booky's world, and you will, too.

I read this book in Grade five, and I have loved It ever since. Bernice Thurman Hunter tells her story so well! The story has been my favourite ever since I read it. It shows that even through the most difficult times, a family can still have the will to stick together. This story, basically, is about a family trying to pull through the Great Depression in the 1930s. This Story Takes place in Toronto, and the reason I like it a lot is because I grew up there. The Story really defines what we have to be thankful for, and the story has a wonderful ending. I give this Story 5 Stars!

This is undoubtedly one of the best stories of all time! Rich characters and simply beautiful plot. Booky, a spunky pre-teen, is living with her poverty-stricken family in Ontario during The Great Depression. Still, she suffers the awkwardness and pains of growing up with spirit and strength. This is NOT a depressing story at all! It talks about how a family sticks together and loves one another during the most difficult of times. It isn't a preachy kind of story "to be grateful for what you have", but that is the goal that it ultimately achieves. A treasure of a book