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Love, Aubrey

Suzanne LaFleur
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Love, Aubrey

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009

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Suzanne LaFleur

Love, Aubrey

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

HL570L

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Love, Aubrey by Suzanne LaFleur is about eleven-year-old Aubrey Priestly, who, after the tragic death of her father and sister, is abandoned by her mother and left to survive alone in Virginia before her grandmother arrives to take her to Vermont. There, Aubrey grapples with grief while finding solace in new friendships and the support of her grandmother, ultimately deciding to stay in Vermont to rebuild her life. Includes themes of isolation, loss, and healing after trauma.

Melancholic

Emotional

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

11,758 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Love, Aubrey by Suzanne LaFleur offers a heartfelt exploration of grief and healing through the eyes of an eleven-year-old girl. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and realistic portrayal of a young protagonist coping with loss. While the touching narrative resonates with many, some critique the pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it’s a compelling and empathetic read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Love, Aubrey?

Readers who enjoy heartwarming, emotionally rich stories featuring young protagonists will appreciate Love, Aubrey by Suzanne LaFleur. Fans of Sharon Creech’s Walk Two Moons or Katherine Paterson’s Bridge to Terabithia will find this poignant tale of loss, healing, and resilience particularly captivating.

4.4

11,758 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

HL570L

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