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From Natalie Lloyd, bestselling author of A Snicker of Magic and Hummingbird, comes a heart-expanding adventure about the magic of family, friendship, and the lengths we go for the people we love. Eleven-year-old Roxie was excited to start sixth grade... until a mortifying incident at a pool party turns her into a middle school laughingstock. Roxie can't imagine enduring a full year of bullying and body shaming, so when her country music star Granny invites Roxie to join her on tour, she jumps at the chance to leave her troubles behind. But then Granny--who's been struggling with memory loss--goes missing, leaving Roxie without an escape plan... and without her best friend. Grayson doesn't mind being sent to yet another foster home. Her older sister, Beanie, is about to turn eighteen, which means she'll be able to become Grayson's guardian. It won't be long until they live in the same house again. It won't be long until they get to be a real family. But when Beanie's birthday finally arrives, she doesn't show up to collect Grayson. She doesn't respond to calls or texts. It's almost like she's just... vanished. Roxie knows Granny would never leave without saying goodbye. And Grayson is certain Beanie would never abandon her. So when the new friend learn about the Witching Wind that "steals" what people love most, Roxie and Grayson are certain they've discovered the truth. Granny and Beanie didn't just disappear--they were taken. And it's up to Roxie and Grayson to outwit the Witching Wind before it's too late.
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Okay but can we talk about how I basically just sobbed for the last 10% of this book? Natalie writes so beautifully, both about her characters and the world around them. She makes these characters who you hope are real. You hope there are people who are just good for the sake of being good out there. I loved Gray and Roxie so much. So SO much. They were two completely different young women who both needed a little of the other to make themselves complete. Their friend group by the end of the book was just an adorable group that I loved watching on page. Natalie also always gives us a diverse cast of characters and I love the way she tells the story of her differently abled characters. This is so important (especially in mid-grade) to not only give these kids a way to see themselves represented in the media they love to consume, but also to help other kids learn that just because someone doesn't have the same abilities as we do, doesn't mean that they're any less of a person. And she shows how strong these kids can be when they stick together and learn to love themselves and see the beauty in those around them. I will forever and always continue to pick up Lloyd's books. And probably sob during those too.
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