Instead of being heart-stopping and intensely suspenseful, the story flows through a sequence of events recounted in a way that eliminates the need for plot twists and action-filled scenes.Īlthough the intended audience is most likely the upper elementary and middle school age range, it is a short novel that should appeal to all age groups. The generally upbeat tone and relaxed pace contribute to the book being both uplifting and enjoyable to read. Umbrella Summer is a heartwarming story that takes its readers on a journey through a healing process. Will Annie be able to close her umbrella so she can enjoy being a kid again? Finch tells Annie she will miss the sun if she keeps living under an umbrella.
Finch learns that Annie is so worried about death that she is missing out on being a kid. Finch lost her husband recently and is having trouble unpacking some of his things. The two become friends, and the more they talk they begin to understand each other's grief. Finch moves into the house across the street, she invites Annie over for tea and playing cards. Everyone tells Annie she should not worry so much but it does not help. Her new (and only) interest is reading a book about preventing illnesses. Annie's friends want her to join in fun activities, but she refuses because they could be dangerous. She wears full bike gear while walking her bike, she is concerned about how food is prepared, and she wears band-aids when she has no scrape or cut. Her parents act different, people give her weird looks, and she cannot bring herself to have any fun. She has been this way since her 11-year-old brother Jared died from a rare disease a few months earlier.
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