I wasn't sure what to expect going into this book~ all I knew was that I was SO excited that NetGalley approved my request. I read Raymie Nightingale in September 2016 and loved it (see my review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1487357632). I didn't read Louisiana's Way Home~ it was on my list, but somehow got buried in my never-ending TBR pile. Still, Raymie and Kate D. books in general have left such an imprint in my heart that I felt a strong calling to read this one. My verdict is that Beverly, Right Here, like Raymie Nightingale, has characterizations that remind me of one of my favorite authors, Fannie Flagg. The authenticity and voice are undeniable. Short/small sentences, long/biiiiiiiig insights, and fun/detailed descriptions. Kate DiCamillo is brilliant that way. I had a few questions at the beginning and the end, but the emotional character arc felt totally complete to me. One thing to note: this did feel older to me. I entered it thinking I was going to be reading MG, but knew pretty quickly that (for me), it was in that lovely, elusive-and-less-promoted in-between place that doesn't quite fit firmly in MG or in YA. But you know what? It's a story well-told. And that works for readers of any age. Overall, I really felt connected to Beverly--so much that I wanted more concrete info about her "BEFORE", so I could connect more with her "right-here." Kate DiCamillo~ I will continue to gratefully read EVERYTHING you publish.

Kate DiCamillo does it again with Beverly, Right Here. This is the third book in the trilogy that includes Raymie Nightengale and Lousiana's Way Home. This book is all about Beverly who leaves home after she has had enough of her alcoholic mother and her dog passes away. When she gets to the new town, she finds a job bussing tables at a fish restaurant, even though she hates fish. An old lady takes her in and allows Beverly to stay with her. I originally read this because my elementary students love first two books. While I enjoyed this book, I'm not sure I would purchase it for the elementary library. The themes in the book have a tendency to move more into the young teen themes. If I was in a middle school library or a fifth grade teacher, I would purchase this book. Although I felt the age of Beverly and the themes were a bit older than the other two novels, they still work together to create a great trilogy.

I was not surprised that I adored this new title by Kate DiCamillo! I loved reading Beverly's story, and the character development was excellent. The pacing was perfect, and of course, DiCamillo's signature style is unforgettable and I never get tired of her depictions of the inner workings of the human heart of her characters. This will be a new favorite of hers and I am recommending this to all readers, young and old!

Beverly, Right Here by Kate DiCamillo is a closer look at the character Beverly Tapinski and her adventures in running away to find herself in the oceanside town of Tamaray Beach. Beverly, a fourteen year-old runaway gets a job at a local fish restaurant and moves in with an elderly lady at the Seaside Court RV park. Beverly tries to act independent, but eventually comes to rely on the people around her for support and love. Kate DiCamillo writes a heartwarming tale about a girl trying to find herself through work, grief, friendship, and love.

If you liked reading about Raymie and Louisana, you will like reading about Beverly.

Whenever I finish a book by Kate DiCamillo, I wish there was more.

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an e-galley in exchange for an honest review.

I really liked this book, as I do all of Kate DiCamillo's books, but somehow it didn't seem quite as finished as the other two in this set. Kate's writing is always so beautiful and thoughtful, though. I will definitely be purchasing this for my library when the time comes.

Beverly, Right Here was a book I had been long waiting for! I was so excited to finally read the third girl's story. Beverly needed her story told. We needed to know how she handled the death of Buddy, the disappearance of Louisiana and the ongoing alcoholism of her mother. Beverly is a strong, brave and independent girl who wants to belong. She finds herself and a sense of belonging when she runs away. The people she meets, the situations she gets herself into and the problems she solves on her own, show a great deal about who she is.
This book definitely lives up to the expectations and I am just sad it's the final tale. Bravo to Kate DiCamillo for being brave enough to tell all the girls' stories.

This beautifully written story is the third in a series about three girls. I sincerely hope it won't be the last, because this one was my favorite! It's about Beverly, a girl who is hard on the outside, because she's grown up with a neglectful mother and believes that life is hard. So at 14, when her dog dies, she decides that she doesn't want to be at home any more and sets out to find something better. The better turns out to be a small beach town in Florida. She finds a job as a bus boy at a local fish restaurant and then finds housing with an elderly lady who is looking for company and someone to drive her places. What she finds is sprinkles of poetry and art that move her in ways she never imagined. She ends up connect in ways she never thought possible and the end gives lots of options for what might happen next. I really liked this one a lot and I think the kids are going to like it too.

Beautiful book. I've read Raymie Nightingale and Louisiana's Way home, so I love getting to know more about the last of the three girls—Beverly. This one feels a little more mature than the previous two, but I think middle-grade readers can still enjoy it.

A wonderful third book in a companion series about friendship and discovering and being who you are. Beverly was my favorite from Raymie Nightingale, so I was looking forward to this one. It didn't disappoint--I loved Beverly's surly attitude and big heart, and I especially loved her getting to be in the spotlight and learning her own definition of home and family, and her wants and needs. Another brilliant novel by Kate DiCamillo.

I loved Beverly and how she worked through her struggles. The characters she meets help her build herself up. She comes to realize who she is and where she wants to go. I like how Beverly’s character develops through the action and dialogue in the story rather than from a third person point of view.

I received this ARC from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book follows Beverly, who is best friends to Raymie from Raymie Nightingale and still missing Louisiana from Louisiana's way home. Beverly has left home having had enough of her alcoholic mother. She gets a job busing tables at Mr. C's and meets an older woman named Iola who invites Beverly to stay with her. I liked the story and the characters, but it left me wanting more. I felt like this only told part the story!

Thank you, NetGalley for this incredible opportunity to read Kate DiCamillo’s newest book, Beverly, Right Here.

I just love DiCamillo’s writing style and the characters she creates. She has this way of making the characters drive the story and doesn’t rely on big events to move the story along. Just every day characters going through every day life, and the way she writes their story just feels so alive and real.

I read Louisiana’s Way Home a couple months back, so I loved how Beverly referred to Louisiana quite a bit. I now need to pick up Raymie Nightingale since she’s the third piece to the puzzle of this story.

If you’ve enjoyed Kate DiCamillo’s other books, this one won’t disappoint. While it’s not quite YA, it’s also not quite middle grade either. If falls somewhere between the two, but would make an excellent addition to a 4th-7th grade classroom library.

After reading Raymie Nightingale and Louisiana's Way Home, I couldn't wait to read about Beverly! This third book is about finding yourself, letting others help you, and learning to trust and care about others again. After her beloved dog dies, Beverly decides there's not much to care about at home anymore so she leaves with only the clothes on her back. In a new town, Beverly (age 14) lucks into finding a job as well as an old lady who's longing for company. Despite not wanting to care about others, Beverly soon finds herself doing just that.

As with the other books in the trilogy, the characters in Beverly, Right Here are interesting and likable. While this third book wasn't my favorite, it's still an enjoyable story and fans of the series won't want to miss it! I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and Candlewick Press. All thoughts and opinions are my own.