*A Pernille Ripp Best Book of 2019!* * A Mighty Girl Best Book of 2019!* *A Hopewell Library Best Book of 2019!* *A Lesley Roessing Best Book of 2019!* "A sensitive and affirming look at a problem not often tackled in middle-grade fiction." -- Booklist "The writing is lucid and intelligent . pediatric hoarding, like adoption and hoarding, is portrayed sensitively. A potentially useful resource for kids struggling with loss, change, and letting go." -- Kirkus Reviews "This fast-paced and dialogue-heavy story may provide comfort and support to readers who have trouble processing their own strong emotions. A welcome addition to middle grade collections." -- School Library Journal "Powerful and tender, Elly Swartz's new novel is about love--the kind that's forever, and the kind you need to let go. Readers will adore Maggie, the big-hearted, strong but vulnerable heroine of this multi-layered, beautifully crafted book.

" -- Barbara Dee, author of Star Crossed and Halfway Norma l "Sweet, sad, funny and real. Swartz takes us inside a troubled child and makes us fall in love." -- Barbara O'Connor, author of Wish "Readers of Give and Take will quickly become endeared with Maggie's spirit and heart. Elly Swartz has written a book where the characters love fiercely and family is forever." -- Becky Calzada, Coordinator Library Services, Leander ISD.