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Dec 09, 2016Reads_A_Lot rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Such a cute story. This is my 2nd Cathy Lamb book and I'm learning that she likes to mix serious subjects with quirky characters and humor. There are 4 subplots (one for each sibling) plus flashbacks to their struggles in Moscow before coming to the U.S. All of the characters, both primary and supporting were entertaining. Liked the idea of living on a tugboat close to nature with a bunch of quirky neighbor's. Liked the family's fierce love for each other. Mama's specials of the day were funny. The chapters kind of follow a formula that got a little repetitive. I think the book could have been just as good if it was a little shorter. Overall I enjoyed it very much.