I read this without reading the other two books in the series first. I had intentions to, but it didn't happen. But even without fully grasping the backstory, this was still a lovely story. I was surprised at how honest and mature it was for a middle grade novel. Nothing inappropriate but it didn‘t pander to children at all. Also, the cover art is gorgeous.

My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Magical writing and great character development. I was riveted, watching a closed-off Beverly slowly evolve into a fuller, happier young person. This book really highlights the damage people do to one another when we isolate or exclude anyone in a community, or fail to ensure that children are adequately cared for, emotionally and physically. Beverly had to leave town, get a job and learn to become a part of a community of her own choosing. Just a wonderful story with enough loose ends to keep you reading on in this series. Highly recommended.

This is the third book written about a group of friends that started with Raymie Nightingale. Beverly, like her friends Raymie and Louisiana, doesn't have the best home life. Her father left and her alcoholic mother doesn't pay much attention to Beverly. At the beginning of the book, her dog Buddy dies and she buries him in the backyard. After dealing with this heartbreak, she just decides to leave and find a new place to live. She meets an interesting cast of characters and finds out something about herself on the way.

Another excellent Kate DiCamillo book for middle grade readers (and adults). The characters are always fun to read in her books but what I enjoy the most about her stories is the voice--the author is able to capture the voice of these young people in such an authentic and relatable way.

If I had any gripes about this book, I would say that it could have gone on much longer and DiCamillo's note in the beginning of the book suggests that she is done with these characters. Speaking for myself and my 9 year old, we could read much more.

Kate DiCamillo knows how to write a story that can be enjoyed by any age...and that is definitely the case with Beverly, Right Here. I really loved the friendship between Raymie, Louisiana and Beverly in Raymie Nightingale and I'm so glad she chose to continue the story with "Louisiana's Way Home" and "Beverly, Right Here"

Beverly is the one who acts like she doesn't care about what people think or how people feel. But after the death of her dog Buddy, she is dealing with so much hurt and heartache. She decide to run away from home (again) and find herself in Tamaray Beach where she meets a great cast of characters who help her in her journey of self-discover. I honestly loved how much Beverly matured in this book and how she not only dealt with the emotional hurt she had been feeling long before Buddy died.

I also really enjoyed the new characters that were introduced in this book...especially Iola and Elmer. I really hope that more books are written about Raymie, Louisiana and Beverly because I am so not ready to let them go!

*Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange from my honest review*

I re-listened to the audio books of Raymie and Louisiana right before reading this book, and I'm glad I did. Every time I read (listen to) the books I fall in love with the characters a little more. I really, really enjoyed this third book in the trilogy. Being able to see more of Beverly, how she responds to her world and other people, where her heart really is, was a treat. She's a very complicated character. This story was sad in parts but there was a lot of hope, as well. I read it in just a couple of hours.

I will not be buying this book for my library because I think the characters and situations are just a bit beyond what my kiddos are interested in, but I think I may reconsider adding Raymie Nightengale.

Sometimes you have to leave in order to find your way home, this happens to Beverly after her dog dies, in this third installment of Kate DiCamillo’s Beverly, Right Here. Fourteen-year-old Beverly hitches a ride with her cousin, to the next town, at the beach, finds a job, a kind lonely lady and makes some friends on her journey of self discovery.
I received a free ARC #NETGALLEY for an honest review.

Review for NetGalley:
Kate DiCamillo must be part fairy; she has once again delivered a story that will make you laugh, tug on your heartstrings, and beg to hear more - it is nothing short of magical. After being introduced to all three girls in Raymie Nightingale and learning a bit more in Louisiana's Way Home, it seems only right to get a little more of Beverly's story too.

This latest installment about the three girls from Florida begins with the death of Beverly's beloved dog and a big lack of support from Beverly's mother. So feeling more than a little lost, Beverly decides to leave home. Her tale introduces some wonderful new characters that will become Beverly's new adversaries, friends, and even "family". Do not hesitate to read DiCamillo's story about this stubborn, loyal, protective, strong, wonderful girl that does her best to keep her moral compass pointing in the right direction.

After the emotional rollercoaster of Louisiana's Way Home, I thought I was prepared for this one.

Correction: I thought wrong because alas, I was not ready for this one.

Beverly, Right Here finishes the series about the Three Rancheros. My rating system of the series looks something like this now:

Louisiana's Way Home > Beverly, Right Here > Raymie Nightengale

Although Beverly Tapinski wasn't my favorite... I adored her by the end of this. Following the aftermath of her beloved dog's death, Beverly runs away to pursue a new life. What really made this book shine was the eccentric cast of characters and Beverly's character growth.

As the title suggests, Beverly must learn who she wants to be right here, in the present as she comes to terms with her past. This book explores Beverly's journey of self-discovery and her character arc was absolutely phenomenal Loved this book- can't wait for more of Kate DiCamillo's works.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Candlewick Press for providing a free ARC

I’m a huge fan of Kate DiCamillo and loved the previous books in the series.
While this story contained the usual lovable, quirky characters, the plot felt underdeveloped— like it was missing some chapters. It wasn’t my favorite.

One day, shortly after she buries her beloved dog, 14-year old Beverly Tapinski simply leaves home. She catches a ride up the highway to Tamaray Beach with nothing but the clothes on her back and the flip-flops on her feet. She finds a job bussing dishes at the local fish restaurant (even though she hates fish). She finds a place to stay in a trailer park with a lonely old lady. And for a while, she manages to carve out a small place for herself in a world she has learned is largely composed of sadness and meanness.

I love the way DiCamillo doesn’t soft-soap anything — she doesn’t pretend that bad parents and bad situations don’t exist. Beverly’s mother really doesn’t care that her daughter is gone — she is far more interested in her next drink. This sweet, but never sappy, book follows Beverly as she finds her own moral strength and some spots of beauty in the world including some people who do look out for each other and care, even about strangers. I found it to be moving and heartfelt.

For those of you familiar with other DiCamillo books, Beverly was first featured as a side character in Raymie Nightingale.

I love this third book in Kate DiCamillo’s series about Raymie, Louisiana, and Beverly! I had to read it so slowly, to savor it and not let it end. Beverly’s story is so different from the others’ but is so so good! I feel like I can’t say more because it will give too much away, but if you are a fan of Kate’s work, you won’t want to miss this one!

Beverly, Right Here by Kate DiCamillo is the third book in the Raymie Nightingale trio. When we first meet Beverly in Raymie Nightingale, she is hardened by life, angsty, and cantankerous. Despite these things, we soon learn that underneath her tough exterior Beverly possesses a heart of compassion for others and a strong sense of loyalty to her friends.

In Beverly, Right Here, Beverly has run away from home. She is grieving the loss of a friend and feels abandoned and alone. Life has taught her that the only person she can rely on is herself. Regardless of her efforts to barricade her heart, Beverly meets several individuals that remind her of the value of friendship and that familial bonds are not always biological.

Kate DiCamillo began a story of friendship, loyalty, and bravery in Raymie Nightingale. She gave us hope with Louisiana’s Way Home, and in Beverly, Right Here she explores the theme of trust and teaches us that it is possible to “slip the surly bonds” even if they are of our own making. Like her other books, Kate DiCamillo has written a story filled with eccentric but endearing characters and beautiful prose sprinkled with poetry.

Oh, Beverly! DiCamillo gets it spot on again with this story of the third girl in "Ramie Nightengale." This story pulls at the heartstrings and then makes you laugh all at once. True to real experiences in childhood, Beverly's quest for belonging and being able to trust and be vulnerable, is at once classic and totally unique. This book is not only for children now, but for the adults that were once living this childhood. Sure to be a classic with the other two in this trilogy.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. Every time I read a Kate DiCamillo book, I just melt a little! Raymie Nightingale, Louisiana’s Way Home, and now Beverly, Right Here are such beautiful, emotional novels. 5/5 stars for sure

I have to confess that I met Kate DiCamillo at an ALA event in Chicago. I had brought my 2 daughters with me and she was so wonderful to meet and interact with. My daughter has been a huge fan since grade school and Kate had a way with my daughter that made me want to go and read her works given my daughter's love of them.
I was not disappointed in any of them that I have read including this one. I felt that the writing was so splendidly presented that you could not help but be brought into their world. I loved the characters too. To say I am a fan now is kind of an understatement.

Beverly, Right Here is another wonderful middle grade story by Kate DiCamillo. I feel like Beverly was older than the characters were in the other two companion books. I liked that, though I’m not sure which age bracket to really put this in. Beverly struck out on her own in search of her true self. She wanted to re-invent her life and leave her troubled family life behind. She winds up in a beach town and befriends an older woman in a trailer home. Having grown up in a Florida beach town myself, Kate’s attention to detail for this setting was spot on. It even brought back memories of my own.


When I close Kate’s books, I always want to re-read them. Thank you NetGalley and Candlewick for a digital copy to review.

The final book in the trilogy of unique girls who found each other in the first book about Raymie Nightingale, I at first found myself surprised by the surliness of Beverly Tapinski in this novel. But soon, it fell into what I like to call the "DiCamillo Rhythm." With this series, you know exactly that you're reading a book that is heartfelt, and has deep, abiding truths about the nature of the world. DiCamillo fills the story with characters that you want to know more about, and can't help but cheer for. Though it begins as a story about running away, it leaves us with the satisfaction of making your own family, finding friendships in unlikely places, and letting your true self shine out. Beverly doesn't suddenly become a changed person; it's in fits and starts, and reflects the ways we yearn to change but are scared to take the plunge. Overall, I think this story has a more mature story line than either of the first two, but it makes sense as Beverly is now fourteen. and it shows the world through those early teen eyes. Great for middle grade readers who want to see how these characters have fared over the years. This would make an excellent book club book as there is a lot of potential for character, setting, and theme discussions. Thanks!

Just beautiful! I fell in love with Beverly -- her spunk, her courage, her tenacity, and ultimately her compassion. A must read and a beautiful compliment to Raymie Nightengale.

We loved Raymie, sobbed over the sweet and spunky Louisiana, and embrace the strong, independent Beverly. It is simply amazing how Kate DiCamillo can weave three beautiful tales from the voices of three different characters. Although not may favorite of the three (we had so many questions at the end), Beverly will have you captivated. A must for the library.

First there was Raymie Nightingale, then Louisiana's Way Home, now we have Beverly Right Here. Beverly is definitely the darkest one of the trio, but I think I like prickly Beverly the best. She reminded me of Ada from The War that Saved My Life and The War I Finally Won. Beverly is desperate for someone to care for her, but when someone does, she doesn't really know how to handle it. Just like you'd expect from a Kate DiCamillo novel, you have quirky characters in unusual settings, and you find yourself hoping everything works out for all of them. Looking forward to adding this to my library collection in September. Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to read it early.