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The ratings should have halves, I'd give this book a 3 1/2. A cute, quaint love story with a very slight dark edge that deals with depression.

For as long as I can remember I have been a library-goer, so that in and of itself had me wanting to read this book. As a kid I can remember the smell of books and running my hands through the spines and wondering what stories they held. Ahhhh...memories. The book revolves around how a library card changes the life of four kids: Mongoose, Brenda, Sonseray, and April. Mongoose experiences what it's like to grow apart from a best friend, Brenda finds herself again, Sonseray finds some sort of solace, and April encounters friendship in the oddest place. It's kind of unfair to this book that I expected it to be something it wasn't. Though the library card does play a vital role in changing the kids lives, but just not in the way you would think. The stories are toucing and each had something unique to offer. If I were to chose one, my favorite would have to April's story. I could understand her because, unlike the others, she had always love going to the library. Spinelli has a signature style of writing, and it works for him. Thoughtful, just not mind-boggling.