If not for the Litsy Markup Postal Book Club I would never have read this book. But I am glad that this book was chosen. It was a lot of fun. A little slow to start, but it made for great conversation in my library who lived through the British Invasion.

This book is all about one girl’s quest to meet the Beatles. While she thinks it’s just for Paul, there is so much going on in the background of not only her life, but her friends lives as well that seeing the Beatles becomes this goal that will make life better for whatever reason.

Part of what made this book so slow for me is the first half or so is all about Trudy hating her name Gertrude and how to change peoples minds about her “old lady” name. This just gets old and annoying. However, using that as a backdrop for seeing her father's affection, and that rollercoaster that her life is not on, makes a nice discussion topic.

Overall I did enjoy this book. There were things that were thoroughly predictable (like the end), and things not expected (like lucky items), but it was a pleasant experience. Will I ever read it again… probably not. Will I ever recommend it for someone else to read...maybe. This is a very niche book. It’s not one I could just hand to anyone and say “you’re gonna love it” because I don’t think it’s true. But pair it with the kid that needs to hear it’s message and you might just hit the jackpot.
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