Honey Butter
by Millie Florence
Book Review by Jubilee Anderson
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Seven-year-old Jamie Johnson is obsessed with collecting paint cards. In fact, it’s the only thing that can distract her from fighting with her older sister, during the long, boring summer. Until, that is, a mysterious girl moves in next door. Laren Lark is almost thirteen, a homeschooler, and a passionate poet.
Despite their differences, the two girls quickly become friends and Jamie begins to think that the summer doesn’t have to be so boring. After all, Laren says that adventure can be found anywhere—it’s all about where you look.
I first read this book as a PDF after signing up for Millie’s email list. I finished it the same morning, and was late for breakfast. Even though I read the PDF for free, (and you can, too!) I ended up buying two copies; one for my younger sister and one for my girl cousins.
This is the best MG contemporary sister book I’ve ever read! Even though the main character is seven, I could still relate to her struggles. Even though I don’t have older siblings, I related to her annoyance with her older sister. I have a large family just like her. I related to her friendship with a unique girl who was way older than her.
The parents didn’t simply preaching lessons to Jamie. They were loving, and especially the mom, was present. She was there. A friend, a mentor, Mommy to Jamie.
I loved all the poems and poetic language. I loved the paint cards, the library, and the fun holidays on the calendar each day. This is a five-star read!
The ending of Honey Butter is so beautiful. I came away encouraged to love my sister. Sometimes in the moment of an argument, it’s easy to see little sisters as annoying, but they’re not. They are blessings from the Lord — Every single sibling I have is a blessing.
This is your next family read-aloud, or the present for your sister’s birthday! It’s short, but worth it!
PUBLISHED: 2017
PAPERBACK: $12
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