I liked this a lot. I don't always like prequels. Sometimes they make me impatient--just get to the thing I know happens!--or they contradict my impressions of the past (sometimes impressions I didn't even realize I had). This one did a little of the second, as we'd never heard of Caddy's friends before. And Caddy with these three best friends seems a little different from the Caddy we know.But I did like it. It was well done and everyone felt like themselves.And I LOVED the ending. It made me feel like, "Yes, this series is over with." (Sigh.) I gave this four stars because it is funny, and I love any book about the Casson family, but so far this is my least favorite book in the series. This is the story of the chaotic time in the Casson family and especially in Caddy's life. The time when Rose was born, early and everyone was afraid that she wouldn't live. However, because it is a book by Hilary McKay the book is funny rather than gut wrenching.
Do You like book Caddy's World (2000)?
Another delightful Casson family book. I love spending time with this nutty, endearling family!
—Howard
I was so excited to see a new Casson family story! Now I want to reread the other five.
—Ejfry23
Love the Cassons. The new covers? Not so much.
—TheCrazyMuggle
