INTERMEDIATE FICTION
Schindler, Holly

The Junction of Sunshine and Lucky

(3) 4-6 When the local House Beautification Committee sets its sights on Auggie's poor neighborhood and fines residents steeply for the appearance of their homes, it's up to Auggie to save the day with her inventive folk art. Though slightly overt, the rich-poor dynamic, especially among Auggie's classmates, will invite valuable reflection, and hopeful Auggie is easy to root for.

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