The Mighty Miss Malone

I saw a book review for The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis in the Washington Post's "Mini Page," which, yes, I still read it on occasion.  I've read some really great books by Christopher Paul Curtis (especially Bud, Not Buddy) and was excited to see he had a new book.  This book is about Deza Malone, a smart, talkative 12-year-old who lives in Gary, Indiana during the Great Depression.  When rough times hit their family, Deza's dad leaves for his hometown in Michigan to try to find work, leaving Deza, her older brother Jimmie, and her mom to wait to hear news and try to make the most of the times they're living in.

This was a fabulous book.  The book was engaging and kept me guessing how things were going to turn out.  Deza is an endearing character whose strong personality just kept me laughing.  She was interesting to follow throughout the book, and I loved her perspective on the things that happened in their lives.  This was also a really good book to get a glimpse into life during the Great Depression.  Another wonderful read by Christopher Paul Curtis.

Rating: * * * (3/3 = Loved it)