Sophie Gets Real

Sophie #12

by Nancy N. Rue

How can God let bad things happen? Sophie's baby sister, Hope, is born with Down syndrome, and the Flakes dis her over an annoying new girl. Even her research as medical expert Dr. Devon Downing won't fix things, but Sophie learns love is at work even when she can't see it.

Genres: Childrens, Contemporary

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2006

About the author

Nancy Rue is the author of over 100 books for adults and teens, including the Christy Award-winning The Reluctant Prophet, Unexpected Dismounts and Healing Waters (with Steve Arterburn), which was the 2009 Women of Faith Novel of the Year. She travels extensively—at times on the back of a Harley—speaking to and teaching groups of women of all ages. Nancy lives on a lake in Tennessee with her Harley-ridin’ husband, Jim, and their two yellow Labs (without whom writing would be difficult).

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good book, but I can't figure out why the parents didn't know about the Downs Syndrome before the birth?

[Kari McDowell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very abrupt ending to the series!

[AurorainBookland · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really didn't like how Dr. Peter didn't tell Sophie that her little baby sister is not retarded when Sophie was talking to him about how she felt about her sister having down syndrome. The adults didn't seem to explain that Hope will grow up with some challenges yes but she is a unique little girl who is just like everyone else.

I did like how Sophie discovers that Hope is just a unique girl, like everyone else at the end.

I wanted to rate this book 2 stars but added a star because this book can open up conversations about kids who are different, ADHD, down syndrome or anything else and that these things causes the people with them to be different from others and have challenges but in the end they are just like everyone else and need to be treated with respect and love.

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Solid Christian message. But there are to many characters and they call get confusing. The emotions while realistic are not dealt with and so there is little progression with the characters. Plot elements are mostly stock.