Absolutely, Positively Natty, Lisa Greenwald
Absolutely, Positively Natty, Lisa Greenwald
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Absolutely, Positively Natty

Author: Lisa Greenwald

Narrator: Caroline Sorunke

Unabridged: 5 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 05/09/2023


Synopsis

Natty deals with moving after her mom’s departure by pulling a “Ted Lasso” and starting a pep squad in this standalone middle-grade novel about friendship and toxic positivity by the author of TBH and the Friendship List series.When Natty’s mom kind of takes a break from her dad and sort of the whole family, Natty and her dad move to his childhood hometown of Miller Creek. Now she’s starting middle school for the second time, this time in Miller Creek—without her mom—or her BFF. But Natty’s doing great! Really. Anything is possible. And what’s the point of dwelling on the stuff that stinks when there’s so much good stuff to think about?Natty is absolutely, positively sure that she can turn it all around. Like 1,000 percent sure. As long as she stays absolutely positive! She’ll get her dad off the couch, make her tons of new friends, and even convince her mom to come live with them in Miller Creek. First step? Starting a pep squad to spread the good vibes.But what happens when the leader of the pep squad has no more cheer to give?From Lisa Greenwald comes a heartfelt and reassuring novel about the pros and cons of always looking on the bright side, the ups and downs of making a fresh start, and the power of friendship.

About Lisa Greenwald

Lisa Greenwald is the author of the TBH books, the Friendship List series, the Pink & Green trilogy, and several other novels for tweens and teens. A graduate of the New School’s MFA program in writing for children, she lives in New York City with her husband, daughters, and mini Bernedoodle, Kibbitz.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel

I really appreciate what this book was trying to do because, working in the schools, I see toxic positivity at work each and every day. I think it’s important for kids (and adults) to be allowed to “feel their feelings” and to be able to acknowledge when things are not great without constantly being......more

4.5 stars. This book is exactly why we need to teach mindfulness. It’s okay to feel our feelings. If we push aside those uncomfortable ones for too long, they will come rushing back, stronger than ever. Natty learns a good lesson about toxic positivity and balancing things in life. I enjoyed it very......more

Goodreads review by Emily

I read a lot of MG and YA fiction but this was one of the few times I felt like an adult reading a kid book. The lesson about toxic positivity felt like it was drawn out too long. There were too many scenes where her friend had to stop and tell her that she wasn't taking her problems seriously. Some......more