Review: Clean Getaway by Nic Stone

I tell you what! Nic Stone knows how to write her arse off! This middle grade novel about a 12 year old black boy and his white grandmother was so cute and intriguing. It kept me on my toes the entire time, so much so that I finished it in one day (which is amazing for me when you add in work and homeschooling). I was just as invested as the main character William in trying to figure his grandmother and what this adventure she was taking him on was all about. It was a rollercoaster of emotions (from interracial relationships, the struggle of being a black person in the south, Amber Alerts, jewel theft, you name it) with a nice mix of black history. Some teachable moments for the little ones for sure. I am also a fan of Diamond Doris, I loved that the grandmother shared some similarities. Can’t wait to share this one with my kiddos one day!