I adored Beverly's voice in this story. She's the toughest cookie in the trilogy, but that made her journey that much more satisfying as she learned to let people in. A lovely finish to a lovely trilogy from Kate Dicamillo.

I already loved Raymie and Louisiana, and reading Beverly’s story was the cherry in the ambrosia. Kate DiCamillo is a magician with words and Beverly, Right Here is no exception. A lovely conclusion to the series. Sure to be beloved by students.

Kate DiCamillo has such a way with words. From her facebook posts to her novels, she creates magic with her words all the time! Beverly, Right Here is no different! Magical, it is! After Raymie Nightingale, Louisiana's Way Home dragged me deeper into the world of these three girls, and I couldn't have been more excited to get my hands on Beverly, Right Here. The gorgeous cover allows Beverly Tapinski to quietly beckon to the readers, enticing them to hear her story. The author's note at the beginning and the first chapter are nothing short of spectacular, and remind the reader that while these three girls are so different from one another, their stories are amazing and beautiful. Love, Love, Love!

One day Kate DiCamillo will write something I dislike. Today is not this day.
Beverly, Right Here finishes out the tales of the Three Rancheros first introduced in Raymie Nightingale. Often sullen and rebellious, especially towards her mother, Beverly's story begins with her running away from home after the death of her dog, Buddy. Beverly wanders into a small Florida town, promptly lies about her age to get a job, and is invited to sleep on the couch of an old woman, Iola, who owns a trailer. (It's the 70s.) She meets Elmer who works at the local grocery store, Doris and Charles at the restaurant she works at, and, of course, becomes endeared to Iola who needs Beverly's help driving to places. Throughout the story, we watch Beverly open up to ideas of joy and love as she becomes more strongly linked to the people surrounding and supporting her.
Each character, in true DiCamillo fashion, is a fully rounded human, from Iola's disagreements with her adult son about what she should be allowed to do, to Mr. C the restaurant owner who is always reminding everyone that he must support his three daughters. The story moves at a gradual pace, but never feels slow, rather it matches the mundane-ness of everyone's daily Florida lives going to work or bingo. My one critique of the story is the abrupt ending that perhaps would have made sense if this book was more of a standalone, but as the culmination of the Three Rancheros, I was expecting something reconnecting them all.
Overall, a necessary purchase and, in my estimations, another Newbery contender.

I had already read Raymie Nightingale and Louisiana’s Way Home, so this one was a must read. Beverly was my favorite character because she has such a strong exterior. In this book, Beverly leaves after a tragic event. She gets a job at Mr.C seafood restaurant, and lives with an eccentric old woman named Iola. I enjoyed each of the characters of the book and the story line. I gave it 4 stars because the ending didn’t give closure. I read this book in one day because I enjoyed it so much.

A lovely rounding out of the stories of Raymie and Louisiana. Not exactly a trilogy, but this one definitely complements the other two, I loved the exploration of how we find home.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the digital ARC

Beautifully written coming-of-age story. I loved Raymie Nightengale but I have to confess that my least favorite character in the book was Beverly. I loved Raymie's optimism and Louisiana's pluckiness but I had a really hard time with a very contrary Beverly. However, this book allowed me to see things through Beverly's eyes. I understood and felt how confused and lonely and angry she was with her life. I also got to see a sweet, thoughtful, empathetic and generous young girl who just wants to belong. The writing is amazing and powerful and reaches right into your heart. Recommended for 4th-8th grade. Would make a powerful class read aloud with plenty of opportunities for discussion.

I am a huge fan of Ms. DiCamillo. Everything she writes speaks to my heart, and this book is no exception. I only wish this series was more appropriate for my second graders who love this author just as much as I do.

Beverly, Right Here
by Kate DiCamillo

Candlewick Press

Candlewick

Children’s Fiction

Pub Date 24 Sep 2019

I am reviewing a copy of Beverly Right Here through Candlewick Press and Netgalley:

Beverly wanted to get away, it was what she always wanted, to get away as fast as she could and to stay away.

Beverly Tapinski has run away plenty of times when she was a kid, but now that she’s not a kid, she figures it is not running away, it is leaving. Beverly finds a job, she finds a place to live, and she tries to forget about her dog Buddy now buried under Orange Trees back home. She left her friend Raymie without a word, and her Mother Rhonda who has always only cared about herself. Beverly doesn’t want to have to depend on anyone and certainly doesn’t want anyone to depend on her. Despite her best efforts, she can’t help forming connections with the people around her — and gradually, she learns to see herself through their eyes. In a touching, funny, and fearless conclusion to her sequence of novels about the beloved Three Rancheros.

If you are looking for a powerful young Adult, coming of age novel, Beverly Right Here is just the book!

Five out of five stars!

Happy Reading!

DiCamillo's consistent, pitch perfect, precise language sound-bites, intentional repetition, and syncopated names illustrate a certain complex simplicity, if you will, that reflects a level of humanity that strikes truth. Beverly's arc is both funny and melancholy. DiCamillo's writing is a reflection of the real world, realized through wonder, language and empathy.

Kate DiCamillo is a genius of subtlety. This book is quiet and sad while simultaneously being hilarious and charming; Beverly is a hurt, angry child. She lashes out but has a kind heart. Just as you can’t wait to learn more, her story ends. This is a great middle grade to young teen read.

Kate DiCamillo is a treasure. She somehow weaves magic with words. Beverly, Right Here is no exception. No word is wasted. It is a marvel how she can craft a tale full of wonder and absurdity yet I believe every single sentence. Beverly is a stong young lady who faces constant adversity (some of her own making) and still manages to persevere. She is a character to root for and one who can give hope to young readers facing their own difficulties. I will share this with the young readers who love feisty characters, I will share this with older readers who value quality literature. I will share it with everyone else as well because they need this book too whether they know it or not.

Beverly, Right Here by Kate DiCamillo

Kate DiCamillo is one of my favorite children’s authors. She truly is an author that was born to write stories for children. It is through her words and her memorable characters that children everywhere are finding a love for reading.

After being introduced to the vibrant trio of three friends: Raymie, Louisiana, and Beverly, in Kate DiCamillo’s books, Raymie Nightingale and Louisiana’s Way Home, I was so ready and excited to see what this trio was up to in Kate DiCamillo's newest novel, Beverly Right Here.

Beverly’s story is unlike Raymie’s and Louisiana's. The story opens up with Beverly running away and in a deep state of grieving the loss of her beloved dog, Buddie. The death of Buddie has her in the deep stage of loneliness and she finds herself no longer needed or wanted at home with her alcoholic mother. She needs to get away, she needs to breathe, she needs to find a way to find comfort in her isolation.

As Beverly arrives in Tamaray Beach, she quickly finds herself a job bussing tables at Mr. C’s and a place to live with an elderly woman named Iola Jenkins. Life continues by for Beverly has she settles into life in Tamaray Beach and becomes friends with those around her.

Little is Beverly aware, that her resolution to her grief and loneliness just may be standing right there in front of her.

I was so moved by the book, Beverly, Right Here. It was beautifully constructed and it is quickly getting the accolades it deserves. I can only imagine that more accolades and high sales are in the future for this new Kate DiCamillo masterpiece when it releases to the public on September 24, 2019!

It is my top recommendation that parents and teachers grab these books and curl up next to those kids they love so much. Adults and kids of all ages will love Beverly just as much as they have grown to love Raymie and Louisiana.

I felt greatly privileged to Netgally and Candlewick press for the opportunity to read the ARC of one if our finest author’s, Kate DiCamillo. I would say children’s author, but this senior reader devours everything she writes

Even though I knew Raymie and Louisiana through the first two books, Beverly Right Here works well as a stand alone. But, after getting to know Beverly Tapinski so intimately, readers will most likely be compelled to seek out the two excellent prequels.

Beverly is a 14-year-old runaway or since she’s now 14, maybe she’s a girl who just simply left home. She has good reason to leave but also understands there are important connections to be found back at home.

It is 1979, four years after the events that bound together the Three Rancheros, Raymie, Louisiana, and Beverly, in Raymie Nightingale (2016). Buddy, the dog they rescued, has died, and Beverly Tapinski has no allegiance to her alcoholic mother, so she hitches a ride to Tamaray Beach, Florida. Lying about her age, she finds a job in Mr. C’s fish restaurant and a place to stay with sweet, kind and trusting elderly Iola Jenkins. Iola lives in a pink trailer.

In this third book you meet Beverly’s new and quirky friends or maybe not are all friends. Elmer is acne-faced and college-bound teen who draws her picture and teaches her to dance. Freddie the waitress and her unsuitable boyfriend are a bit of trouble. Doris, Charlie, Mr. Denby, the seagull, and even the biggest turkey in the world all make for an endearing read.

I do sincerely hope “Miss” DiCamillo is not done with our friends. I am eagerly waiting to learn more of the beloved Three Rancheros and the colorful folk who surround their lives.

Beverly, Right Here was a touching middle grade story that connected the characters from two of DiCamillo’s early books; Louisiana’s Way Home and Raymie Nightingale. The story starts off with a girl who feels lost after her dog dies, while living in a less than suitable home and she decides to runaway. I did enjoy reading this one, and loved all the characters surrounding Beverly.
I think Louisiana’ way Home is still my favorite, but would recommend all three!
Thank you to Candlewick Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this advanced copy.

I really enjoyed this book. It has mature topics for middle grade students, with the main character especially dealing with issues of abandonment. It appeals well to its intended audience. The development of the characters was well-done, and they were enjoyable. The plot isn't anything exciting, but is still a great read about a young teenager struggling with feelings of belonging and a sense of self.

Kate DiCamillo always amazes me. She can write perfectly well about imperfect things in life.

Story of Beverly is connected to Louisiana's Way Home and Raymie Nightingale.
Beverly has left her house, her alcoholic mother, her best friend Raymie and Her best friend Buddy's grave, a Dog. She doesn't have a reason to stay. She sets out into the world and tries to stay on her own. But she meets Iola, who takes her in into her Trailor, People in Mr. C's where she finds a job and Elmer, a grocery store clerk who likes Poetry and she again falls for them. Everyone she meets is broken in some or other way but she sees a spark of life in them which in turn helps her to find her own spark.


“Just because you can’t stand to think about something doesn’t mean it ain’t happening, that it ain’t true. People wait on other people. People rely on other people.”


I loved this book. It has the feel of Louisiana's Way Home and I am eager to read Raymie's story next :) DiCamillo is wonderful in narrating Friendship, Dreams, hope.... totally LIFE.

ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review. Thanks for making this available!

Happy Reading!!!

Kate DiCamillo has delivered another poignant story of a young woman searching for her place in the world. Here she focuses on Beverly Tapinski, one of the three friends from Raymie Nightingale. We pick up with Beverly shortly after she has buried her beloved dog and right after Louisiana has left. Beverly decides to leave, too. She has nothing keeping her at home now that Buddy is dead, so she bums a ride with a distant cousin to a new town where she gets a job and moves in with an old lady who needs some help. Even though she doesn’t want to like, or even love, people, she finds they grow on her.

The whole trio of books about this group of friends should be read together and by every 12-13 year old girl. DiCamillo handles friendship, heartbreak, disappointment, and all the emotions that come tumbling down at that age and does it in a gentle, reassuring way. Well done.

I was so excited to see Beverly’s story in Beverly, Right Here, after reading Louisiana’s Way Home and Raymie Nightingale. Beverly rounds out the unlikely three best friends that we come to know in the two previous books mentioned.
In an effort to escape the pain she feels from being neglected by her alcoholic mother and the recent loss of her beloved dog, Beverly finds herself driven by the words she found etched in the glass of a phone booth in a new coastal town “in a crooked little house by a crooked little sea”. As she meets new people, gains new friendships and tries to find out where home really is for her, she is then able to feel the love of others and return that love.
I did feel like the book had a bit of the same feel as Louisiana’s Way Home in the way that Beverly left her home and friends. The two girls had very different experiences along their individual journeys.

Another gripping book, with unforgettable characters from author Kate DiCamillo. In this book, Beverly Tapinski finds love, friendship, and a place where she fits in . . . at least for a little while. After=her dog dies, Beverly sets out to find her way in the world, leaving behind her alcoholic mother. She meets an older woman, Iola, who welcomes her into her home, a poetry loving grocery clerk, and the people who work at Mr. C’s fish restaurant, where she finds a job. The is an unforgettable book about forging loving relationships.