I feel like I have a little Lucy Castor in me. I hate change. I like things to stay the way they are, because I feel like changes are little portals straight into Anxiety-Land.

This book would be perfect for children ages 8-12 because it involves a lot of things children of that age have to deal with. Drama between friends, things changing in your life, and possible new additions to the family.

It's a very cozy book, although we can all tell that Lucy has major anxiety. She is obsessed with magic and magical moments, which I think we all could learn a thing or two from her if I do say so myself.

Lucy is also very quirky and goes against the norms of what seems to be what everyone else is doing. She still believes in magic, she loves her neighbor's Chloe's outrageous outfits, and she collects nests. I like that Lowe wrote about a girl who isn't all about sparkles and other shiny things. It's showing children that it's okay to be themselves because your true friends eventually find you anyway.

A cute cast, a cute story, and an even cuter ending. Definitely a recommended read to Elementary/early middle-graders everywhere. ( )