So, after reading Mockingbird, I researched what other books the author writes. That is usually one sure way I find another good read. I discovered several book titles and went right away to the library to check out Quaking.
This book didn't disappoint. Quaking takes place in a small Pennslyvania town where the main character "Matt" is sent to live with distant cousins. "Matt" is a girl but hates her name Matilda so she wants people to call her "matt". The book reveals the struggles she has had in the past. Her distant cousins are Quakers and believe in peace. The setting takes place during present times and the main conflict in the book is between the community who supports military action in the Middle East and those people who are against war. The stance the Quakers and other religious groups takes put "Matt" in the middle and throws her into events that will eventually help her find out who she really is.
In the resolution, I didn't want the book to end, I liked the ending but many things were left hanging...and that really annoys me.
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