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Lynda Mullaly Hunt

One for the Murphys

Lynda Mullaly HuntFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012

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Lynda Mullaly Hunt

One for the Murphys

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Connecticut • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

520L

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One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, published in 2012, follows Carley Connors, a 12-year-old girl placed in foster care after her mother is hospitalized due to domestic abuse. Carley struggles with feelings of betrayal and mistrust as she adjusts to the loving Murphy family. Her experiences with the Murphys help her understand the complexities of family relationships and build resilience. This book includes incidents of domestic abuse.

Emotional

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Bittersweet

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.5

35,522 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lynda Mullaly Hunt’s One for the Murphys has been widely praised for its heartfelt exploration of foster care and resilience. Readers appreciate its emotional depth and relatable characters, especially the protagonist, Carley. Criticisms include some predictable plot points and occasional sentimentality. Overall, it is considered a touching and thought-provoking middle-grade novel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read One for the Murphys?

Readers who enjoyed Wonder by R.J. Palacio or Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt will find One for the Murphys compelling. Ideal for middle-grade audiences, this novel appeals to those who appreciate stories about resilience and the transformative power of kindness in the face of adversity.

4.5

35,522 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Connecticut • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

520L

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