Running Out of Time

Hi everybody, it's Smart Girl again. Yep, tonight I'm doing two posts. (It's Double Smart Girl!) This one is about Running Out of Time by Margret Peterson Haddix. Let's get started!

First, the synopsis. This book is about Jessie, a girl living in Clifton Village in the 1800s. She's lived there as long as she can remember, but strange things as happening. For example, the doctor used to tell people folk remedies and give them pills under the table, pills that worked. Now, though, the pills don't come. Her mom is acting very strangely. One night, Jessie goes with her mom to help a sick person, and when her mom comes out, she tells Jessie that the next day, she has to tell something to Jessie. The next day, Jessie learns most of the truth about Clifton, but she will have to learn some things by herself. All I can say is, Jessie had better hurry, because the clock's always ticking, and she's running out of time...

Now, my opinion. I LOVE this book. I love Margret Peterson Haddix. This book is full of plot twists. I had so much fun reading this and rereading this. The whole story is very vibrant and alive. The characters are human and aren't perfect. The truth really surprised me and the real truth surprised me even more.

Best Read by ages: 8 and up
Official Smart Girl Grade: A+

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