One for the Murphys

One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is one of my favorites from this year's Caudill list. This positively amazing realistic fiction novel was one we worked on in my class for the Global Read Aloud. We partner read this book with friends in Florida and shared discussion groups all over the world. Universally middle school readers reported out that this was a book to read. 

The plot line focuses on Carley Conners who has certainly fallen victim to bad mothering. Her father is no where to be found in the story and her mother makes some seriously bad choices which lead to Carley being entered into Child Protective Services.  Her placement introduces all of the other main characters-the Murphy family. The Murphy's are seemingly too good to be true, but don't be fooled dear readers! They have some skeletons in their closet as well. I'm not going to spoil this one for you here, so run out and get yourself some kleenex and a copy of One for the Murphys today!

Check out the book trailer to see some of the action in pictures!

This sweet and sad song is from the movie The Rescuers. Just like the main character in the book, this movie is all about finding a family.