Auggie lives with her grandfather Gus who is a trash hauler. That never seemed to bother her until her best friend Lexie started hanging out with a richer girl, a big storm went through town, and the beautification committee started talking about fines for unkempt properties. Auggie sets out to prove to her friends and her town that beauty can be found in many places - even in recycled materials.
When I started the book I thought - "not another middle school novel where best friends are no longer best friends after a summer, whatever". That was a part of the book but not the meat. There was also the orphaned girl aspect but again while a part of the story it wasn't the meat. The heart of the story was in a community coming together and using their talents and creativity to beautify and spark pride in that community. Was the beautification committee over the top and unrealistic? Perhaps, but from a young reader's perspective I don't think it will matter.
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