
Sharon Creech's 'Bloomability' follows 13-year-old Dinnie Doone, whose life of constant movement and family instability in the US is dramatically altered when her aunt and uncle whisk her away to an international boarding school in Lugano, Switzerland. Initially struggling with homesickness and culture shock, Dinnie gradually finds her footing amidst a diverse group of friends from around the world. Through new experiences, cultural immersion, and the stability of a consistent environment, Dinnie learns to trust herself and embrace the 'bloomabilities' or possibilities her new life offers. This heartwarming story explores themes of self-discovery, belonging, and resilience, making it ideal for middle-grade readers navigating change or seeking a sense of identity.
Set in the breathtaking landscape of Lugano, Switzerland, Bloomabilityis Sharon Creech at her very best.When 13-year-old Dinnie Doone is plucked out of her troubled life by her aunt and uncle and whisked away to an international school in Switzerland, her world is turned upside down. Suddenly surrounded by different cultures, languages, and beliefs, Dinnie struggles to holdon to her past life. Gradually, through friendships and experiences she could have nowhere else, she learns to trust herself and discovers the beautiful "bloomabilities" her new life has to offer.01 Blue Spruce Award Masterlist (YA Cat.), 00-01 Young Hoosier Book Award Masterlist (Grds. 6-8), Pacific NW Library Assoc. 2001 Young Reader's Choice Award Masterlist, and 00-01 South Carolina Book Award Masterlist(Grds 6-9) Young Adult's Choices for 2000 (IRA)