Fun, engaging, and doesn’t talk down to kids. There’s some slice of life in the background with Ruth’s middle school “will they or won’t they” crush, her post-college brother moving back home momentarily, and her mom’s pushiness. I enjoyed reading this, and it’s a shame Flint, Michigan is still without clean water to this day. 

I think this will really appeal to kids of all ages, aspiring journalists or not. The author’s note at the end was very fitting.