I loved this story about a family struggling to fit a new stepsister into its midsts. Snyder shows, and refrains from too much telling, and the result is a sensitive and delicate exploration of the ways children work to fit in and stand apart.

I both listened and read this Newbery Honor book. It is the story of a mixed family Dad/4 kids and a Mom/daughter. The daughter is into "supernatural" types of things and is trying to influence the 4 kids. It was an ok read. It does have references to ghosts, divorce, misbehaving children, etc. I don't believe this book would even get Newbery consideration today.

I love the way she weaves family drama with the supernatural so seamlessly that you aren't quite sure where one leaves off and the other one starts. Brilliant and just as good as I remembered it.

We laughed out loud for the “ordeals”—this was such a well-written story and we loved how the ending left you with just enough magic to keep wondering. Excellent, excellent as an audio book!! We finished it in two days because no one wanted to stop!