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Aurora Pauline Petrequin (what a great name) tells it like it is, she is bouncy and talkative. She lives with her mom and pop, and little brother Cedar in a small town in Maine, in a house she calls the A-frame because it is shaped like the letter. She also has a next-door neighbor and best friend that she's known for three years named Nathan French Livernois (whom everyone calls Frenchie) that doesn't talk at all, at least not in words and loves to watch birds. They're going to start sixth grade soon, but to Aurora's surprise she and Frenchie won't be in the same classroom, wondering how they're going to do without each other.
Then one morning during school Frenchie goes missing and the community comes together to search for him.
I loved this unique story of two friends who have a special bond; Aurora is a wonderful character that I fell in love with right away, I could relate to her in a lot of ways, like saying I am sorry ten times a day, and messing up a lot. I loved how she wasn't afraid to express her thoughts and feelings, I love how she refused to give up the search for her best friend. I also felt so sympathetic towards her as well, when she was blaming herself for Frenchie's disappearance. I thought Frenchie was a terrific and interesting character too in spite of him being an autistic boy who didn't speak. I don't think I've ever wanted a character to be found more than I did with Frenchie.
Wonderful writing and characters; I definitely recommend reading this lovely middle grade book, it is amazing!