If you’re tired of stale, moping characters, and too-sugary-sweet storylines in your middle grade novels, then you have to check out this book. Finally, there’s a girl whose hilarious imperfections will keep you laughing all the way through the story. With a sharp wit and a short temper, Samantha Hansen isn’t afraid to speak up for herself.

But if she can’t learn to bite her tongue, Sam’s mom won’t take her to the Grand Canyon for a rock-lover’s dream vacation. And Sam loves rocks. She’s gaga for rocks. And lists, too. It’s all part of the love of science Sam inherited from her dad who died years earlier. As Sam searches for information about her father, a touching storyline emerges which Viau has deftly woven in, adding depth and heart to this otherwise adorable book.

With sassy humor and a winning character coupled with a high-stakes plot and cool science facts, there’s something for every reader in this book. SAMANTHA HANSEN HAS ROCKS IN HER HEAD is “ab-so-lutely” hysterical, and I can’t wait to see more of Sam and Viau in the future!