WHISL choice book

Wild Ginger is an easy to read book that has an intriguing tale. My favorite part of the book so far was when Wild Ginger helped Maple stand her own ground against Hot Pepper. Wild Ginger, a new, unfamiliar student swept into the scene where Maple was being beaten up, and takes many of the punches and beatings for her. After this, they become a team and a friendship forms. They both learn about who they are and the fact that they both are agains non-Moaists. I think this friendship will take the main characters on many journeys throughout the book. I am very sorry that Maple's father won't return shortly, I feel horrible that she is in an uncomfortable living situation: crammed garage.