The protagonist is also a younger child (10-11 years) dealing with incredibly challenging circumstances and having to be the adult figure for his little sister while his mom tries to free herself from alcoholism after her husband’s death. This is a short middle grade book - barely over 200 pages - that packs a punch. Somehow, the author manages to keep things realistic, while keeping the joy and innocence of childhood present throughout the story. Isaiah’s situation is heartbreaking, and when I started reading this book, I worried that it would get too sad for me to keep reading.
In the end, will Isaiah be the hero of his story? The Good Thankfully, Isaiah has his father’s books of poems (even if his own words won’t come anymore), his best friend Sneaky who sells candy at school (and lets Isaiah be his business partner), and the kind people who look out for him once they realize he’s in need. Isaiah realizes that they need money if they’ll ever move out of the motel where they’ve had to live since being unable to pay for their home. Isaiah’s mom is so depressed she’s lost her job - and started drinking too many bottles of wine. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero has been on my TBR for a while, so it was a pleasure to finally read it! Isaiah’s father has died, leaving behind Isaiah, his mom, and his younger sister, Charlie.
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