When twelve-year-old Caspia's father takes a job in Brooklyn for the summer, she's sure that life is over. Whatever could she possibly find to do in the city away from friends for 10 weeks? Far away from her home in Maine, Caspia resigns herself to making do until school starts again. But then one day she finds a bundle of letters with "green" riddles, riddles designed to lead her to a new plant. As she begins to unravel each mystery, Caspia discovers there are numerous friends to be made and adventures to be had right in the middle of the city.
This book was a fun read, proving that sometimes friendships pop up in unexpected places. There were several things that I liked about this book:
*Caspia does turn her attitude around and draws closer to her parents.
*There's a lot to be learned about the plants highlighted in this book.
*Caspia's friends prove to be a positive influence in her life.
Still, there were a few notes for parents to be aware of:
*There is a budding romance between Caspia and a boy.
*There is mention of same-sex attraction involving one of her friends.
*Talk of witches and spirits
*Caspia's parents tell her that it's sometimes ok to keep secrets from them.
While none of these notes are about major plotlines, some of them may be larger issues for families and should be approached with open conversation.
All in all, I did think there were more positives than negatives in this book, and families could easily enjoy it as a read-aloud or a fun addition to a plant study.
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