Genre:
Realistic Fiction
Interest Level:
Ages 8 to 12
Reading Level:
Lexile 690, Grades 2-5
Book Theme:
LGBT Parents, Friendship, Family Acceptance, Adopation
Books with Similar Themes:
Each Little Bird that Sings by Deborah Wiles, Ellie McDoodle by Ruth McNally Barshaw
Bibliographic Information:
Agell, C. (2010). The accidental adventures of India McAllister. New York: Henry Holt.
Plot:
Nine-and-a-half-year-old India McAllister is adopted Asian-American girl being raised by her artist mother in Wolfgang, Maine. Her parents are divorced and her father has moved in with his German boyfriend, Richard. India isn't very fond of Richard but tries to be nice to him whenever she visits her dad. Her best friend is a boy named Colby, who she starts developing a small crush on a bit into the story. India has all sorts of adventures with her friends, family, her dog, and the little bird Richard buys. India climbs trees, gets lost in the woods with her dog, and accidentally loses Richard's bird. She starts to warm up to Richard a bit after he doesn't get upset with her for letting the bird out, which makes her stays at her dad's apartment much easier.
Review:
The Accidental Adventures of India McAllister is an adorable story that is more suited to younger tweens. India's adventures will draw in young tweens and make them laugh. They will relate to her character because she still sees the world through the eyes of a child, but is also beginning to see things with a new adult perspective as well. India's adjusting to her father's boyfriend is something that any tween can relate to who has had to adjust to a parent's new boyfriend or girlfriend. The story is cute, funny, and engaging, and the characters are incredibility likeable. It's a great story for tweens to read on their own or to share with their families as well. The Accidental Adventures of India McAllister is one that tweens will want to return to again and again!
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