The Great Gilly Hopkins

I loved, LOVED this book. So many people have recommended it to me and i even remember wanting to read it when I was in elementary school. At first I was unhappy with the ending. You can see how Gilly grows throughout the book, but it isn't in your face. Usually I hate an ending that I don't feel like is an ending. You don't feel completely done with the story, but at the same time I like thinking about how it will turn out. Gilly goes from being wanted and feeling lonely and sorry for herself to the girl who is making someone else not lonely- sorry that wording isn't good, but it is the only way I could think to say it.