![]() ![]() The story’s most poignant moments coincide with Savvy’s growing empathy with adults, as when she recognizes that her mother’s struggles to find friends mirror her own. ![]() ![]() The family’s desire for a new church home is fulfilled on Christmas Eve. Family members provide unconditional love and support: the only familial tension revolves around Savvy’s sister’s dog and crusty “Aunt” Maude (their landlord), who, unsurprisingly, turns out to be a sweetheart. Throughout, Savvy’s moral conflicts resolve themselves quickly, as when she confesses her inexperience during her interview with no dire consequences. Amidst adjusting, Savvy has a heart to please God, which makes these stories genuine page-turners. Eager to establish a niche for herself, Savvy exaggerates her journalistic experience when applying for a coveted spot on the school newspaper. Asking for Trouble and its sequel, Through Thick & Thin introduce 15-year-old Savannah Smith (Savvy for short) from Seattle, Washington whose family relocates across the pond. Fifteen-year-old Savvy-uprooted from friends, school, and church when her close-knit family moves from Seattle to London-struggles to adapt to British lingo and customs. Minimal development of supporting characters and a lack of narrative tension mar Byrd’s (the Friends for a Season series) effort to chronicle a teenage girl’s maturation in her Christian faith. ![]()
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