Told in dual voices, Turning Point tells of two girls from the same neighborhood, who are best friends who go separate ways for the summer and learn about themselves.
Sheeda is staying home and helping out at church. She lives with her aunt, because her mom gave her up several years ago. She is expected to be VERY involved at church, because her aunt is. She has her "church" friends and then her school/ neighborhood friends. She is not looking forward to the summer because Mo will be gone, however Mo's brother shows some interest in her and she thinks he likes her, so that is kinda exciting. BUT will possibly having a relationship with her brother affect her friendship with Mo?
Monique has been accepted to an exclusive ballet school, but she and Mila are the only two black girls there. As Mo struggles to find her place in this WHITE world she deals with learning to figure out if she is being judged for the color of her skin or if she is assuming the judgement.
Great theme of growing up and adjusting to new challenges and speaking up for yourself. Fine for 6th and up.
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