I have loved Katie DiCamillo ever since I was a kid and picked up Because of Winn Dixxie. Now as an adult I have been lucky enough to read her ARCs. I still have yet to be disappointed in her work. Beverly Right Here will speak to not only children but adults as well. Everyone at some point in life will have the feeling of needing to take off to a new place. This was very well written with wonderful flushed out characters!

Candlewick Press and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of Beverly, Right Here. I was under no obligation to review this book and my opinion is freely given.

The author has once again dipped her toe into the world of Raymie Nightingale, this time digging deep into Beverly Tapinski's life. Beverly is at a crossroads, having just lost her beloved Buddy. Feeling as though she has no one she can rely on, nor does she want to, Beverly sets off by herself. Along the way, Beverly finds out that being alone is not always the best solution.

There are elements of Beverly, Right Here that are well done, especially as the author explores Beverly's complexities. The plot points did not really come together, as the author left too much of the story for the reader to fill in themselves. Beverly meets some colorful characters on her journey, but none of their backstories are really fleshed out. The author missed out on an opportunity to teach a valuable lesson to those readers in the target audience. Beverly's journey of self discovery, as well as her eventual desire to help others, is lost in a tired and predictable plot line. Because the book is missing a dose of realism, as well as a satisfying conclusion, I would be hesitant to recommend Beverly, Right Here to other readers.

I love this book! I love this whole trio of books! DiCamillo does such a great job of connecting the stories of Beverly, Raymie, and Louisiana without any of them taking over the lead. If you read one, you need to read them all.

I love Beverly and I’m so glad she has her own book! Thanks Ms. DiCamillo!
If you’ve liked the Raymie Nightengale books, you will love hearing more about Beverly.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC. What a great read, I am sure at some point many have wanted to just get away and forget the past. This is a book that I will recommend and maybe even gift to my friends.

The whole series was great, but this one is my favorite out of the three. It had so many beautiful themes and emotions that, even as an adult, I was emotionally moved by. I would recommend reading the series in order though, so you can approach each book with a fuller understanding of the characters. I’m going to need a hardcover of this one.

Yet another sweet story by Kate DiCamillo. From the very beginning, I was taken in by Beverly and her journey to get away and yet to find someone who cared.

Solid read for 5th-8th grade students who enjoy sad-happy heart-warmers like those written by Barbara O’Connor, Lisa Graffiti, Cynthia Lord, and Joan Bauer. DiCamillo started with “Raymie Nightingale” then developed Raymie’s friend Louisiana into her own book called “Louisiana’s Way Home.” “Beverly, Right Here” is the story of the third girl in that trio of buddies. 14 year old Beverly doesn’t have much joy in her life and one of those joys has just died and one moved away. So she leaves home, gets a job, finds a place to stay and decides that this is a good as things get. Mixed into that fairly simple plot are interesting, well-developed characters like brilliant, pimply-faced Elmer who gives kids dimes so they can ride the mechanical horse outside the store where he works and Iola, whose son made her stop driving, only cooks tuna melts, and loves bingo at the VFW. The beginning of this book is full of angry and hopeless Beverly and almost lost me, but gradually, a little light begins to trickle in. Worthwhile edition to any middle grades library with no worries in regards to content.

Initially, it took me time to understand Kate DiCamillo's writing style. I had to re-read Louisiana's Way Home before I enjoyed it. I am glad I gave her a second chance because Beverly, Right Here was just as good. I will always look forward to new books from her.

Kate DiCamillo does it again with her latest installment of The Three Rancheros. Beverly runs away from home after burying her best furry friend. She looks and acts older than she is, has a woman in a trailer park take her in, makes friends, gets a job, and tries to figure out what she needs to do with herself. Her mother isn't even sure she's really gone or could care less. The stories of Raymie (especially at the end) and Louisiana are not central to Beverly's story, but they are mentioned and tied in. Readers of both the previous book will love this one.

Beverly, Right Here is a beautiful story about finding your own happiness. Coming from a broken family background, Beverly was lost in grief when her dog, Buddy, who was the closest thing to family, died. So, she runs away to a different town to escape the pain.

However, finding a new life in that town proved to be something else. Meeting new friends and people who truly cared for her helped her see things in a different light.

I honestly enjoyed the story though it was written very simply. It was like the writing style was that of a children’s book but the meaning behind each phrase was so much deeper. Though the plot was an unusually one too, it was still pretty interesting.

I also really like the characters who showed her love and kindness. And although the story left somewhat hanging, at least Beverly found happiness in this small company of people.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Candlewick Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Yesterday I attended the sold out Brookline Booksmith event featuring Kate DiCamillo and her new novel Beverly, Right Here. Kate is a smaller version of Ellen DeGeneres, a funnier version of Sally Jesse Raphael. The book is part of a three-book collection that started with Raymie Nightingale and continued with Louisiana’s Way Home. It is fantastic, especially as a read aloud for tween girls and reluctant boys, even ailing houseplants, everything and everyone. I cannot give a bigger endorsement. Best paired with tuna melts and peas.

Another terrific title from the fabulous Kate DiCamillo. I included it in the fall lineup I wrote for the Christian Science Monitor.

Kate DiCamillo’s newest novel, Beverly, Right Here (ages 10 and up), features Beverly Tapinski, who first appeared in DiCamillo’s award-winning Raymie Nightingale. She’s now 14, her beloved dog has died, and her mother has never cared about anybody but herself. So Beverly takes off to a Florida beach town where she finds a job busing tables. An older widow with a penchant for tuna melts and bingo welcomes her, and teaches her about kindness. Readers are in for a treat of a story filled with eccentric characters as well as twists and turns, and a big dose of heart.

WOW! I love this book. This book was unique, raw and beautiful. Kate's writing was good and raw that made me feel like I was in the book. Also, this book was warm in some parts. I could feel the warmness from the characters. Thank you for writing this book! :)

Kate DiCamillo has done it again. As a writer for middle grade children, she is able to deal with a number of issues, and deals with them realistically. Beverly, Right Here connects the characters from two of DiCamillo’s early books; Louisiana’s Way Home and Raymie Nightingale.

Beverly's dog, Buddy, has just died and she has buried him in the orange grove. Then, since there is nothing left for her at her home besides her alcoholic mother, she leaves. She walks to a nearby town, and in short order, finds a little old lady watering flowers in her yard. Iola invites Beverly in to her house to share a tuna melt sandwich, and invites her to stay, if only Beverly will drive her to bingo games. By the next day, Beverly has a job at Mr. C's Fish Shack, and shortly after that, she meets art-loving Elmer, a clerk at the local convenience store. Through these characters, Beverly discovers there is good in most people.

Middle grade children will relate to some of these issues - less than ideal home situations, poverty, running away from home, and abuse.

Enjoyed the book and I will definitely check more author's works!
I would like to thank the publisher for giving me a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Kate DiCamillo writes with such elegance. Her characters are always endearing and her stories get to the heart of what matters to her audience. Watching Beverly emerge as her true self is both charming and necessary because kids in middle school need role models like her.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for an ARC.

I was so happy to see DiCamillo create a series from Raymie Nightingale. These are incredible characters and I fell in love with each installment. DiCamillo does a fantastic job of creating real characters with real life problems. Beverly, Right Here does not disappoint. I was reminded of Opal from Because of Winn Dixie while reading this book and was hoping there was a connection. Although there wasn't, I thoroughly enjoyed this character novel.

I would recommend this book for middle grade students as there are some more mature themes, nothing too intense, as DiCamillo tells stories with finesse.

I got this as an ARC from Net Galley and then fell down on the job reading it on time. Sorry for that. I am sorry that I waited so long to read this. It may be my favorite of the trilogy, but it is not the best. Best and favorite are often different. The first one Rayime's book, is the best, but this book is just delightful. I liked Beverly the best from the jump and this book is just the story she needed. Fingers crossed that the ever brilliant Ms. DiCamillo will do us all the great favor of writing at least one more where all three of them are back together at least for a day. Please.

I loved reading DiCamillo's "Louisiana's Way Home" last year and I was so excited to be able to read this early. It is such a fantastic work of middle grade fiction. It is gutsy, realistic, and raw. I myself shed a tear of two. Dicamillo is one of the greatest middle grade authors and her newest novel shows us, yet again, how incredible she is.