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My Deal with the Universe

Written by Deborah Kerbel.
Published in 2018 by Scholastic.

All twelve year-old Daisy Fisher wants is to be normal — or at least to not stick out like a sore thumb. But growing up in the house disparagingly referred to as the “Jungle” makes that pretty much impossible. When your parents’ activism brands them as a nuisance and your house is overrun with vines and critters, it’s not so easy to fit in. And it definitely doesn’t help when the neighbours declare your family public enemy number one. Or when your best (and possibly only) friend leaves for summer camp and forgets you exist. Or when your twin brother’s cancer might be growing back.

Will this be the summer Daisy changes things for the better? She can’t help where she lives, but if she could find a new friend, cultivate some courage, and figure out a way to keep her brother healthy, maybe life will finally be normal. Or will it?

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  1. Doctor George Stanley School

    My Deal With the Universe had an interesting writing style because you have to figure out the backstory as you read the book. The characters that really stood out for our Book Club were Daisy and the Grandpa. We especially liked the Grandpa because he was so cool – not many wear all leather and ride a motorcycle! We also liked Daisy because she’s a kind sister, and really takes care of her brother. Parts of the book were really funny and entertaining; parts were sad and serious – in all, it had a great balance of emotions. Our book club LOVED the house the most. It sounds like an interesting place to live – bugs and all! On average, our club agreed that we would recommend this book to certain friends. It received 2 out of 4 stars!


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