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conversations.value: What is a description for a book titled Gertie Milk and the Keeper of Lost Things about Gertie, Kolt, Soon with the genre: Children's Books, Literature & Fiction?
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conversations.value: Gr 46Gertie has suddenly washed up on shore and doesn't know where or who she is. The only reason she knows her name is because it's sewn onto her shirtif it is indeed her shirt. Soon after she meets Kolt, the only other human on the island. Kolt tells Gertie that she is on the island of lost things, and they are both caretakers of those lost things. Kolt begins teaching Gertie the ways of a Keeper when things take a turn for the worst. The enemy of the Keepers shows up and it's up to Gertie to choose which side is the right one. the author offers a story that explores good, evil, and those gray areas. Readers learn along with Gertie about this new world, which drives the pacing and suspense. VERDICT This appealing and accessible adventure story is a supplemental purchase for larger collections.Rena Gibson, Ralph Ellison Library, Oklahoma City