I found this book when I was checking in books left lying around and I thought it sounded really interesting. Arlie tries really hard to please her mom, but she just can’t seem to get it right. When her parents announce that they will be gone for a month, Arlie is excited to be staying with her laid-back Aunt Isabelle. But then her parents are in a car accident, and Arlie’s mom is in a coma. The same day of the accident, a new girl shows up in Arlie’s class, and she looks (and acts) an awful More...

This book was funny,sad and exiting all rolled up into one great book. Arlie Meltcalf and her mom don't always get along. when her parents go away on a long business trip,Arlie is grateful not to be bossed around. Only three days into the trip,Arli's parents get into a serious car crash. Arlie's dad is mostly fine but her mother is in a coma. on the exact same day,a new girl arrives at Arlie's 5th grade class. Arlie is determined to befriend this new girl in order to save her mom

There was too much dialogue for my taste, otherwise an OK story.