A fond memory of mine in middle school was when my English teacher read us chapters of STARGIRL by Jerry Spinelli every day. STARGIRL was an interesting, unique read that made me think, and THE WARDEN'S DAUGHTER affected me similarly. 
 Cammie, the main character, is not exactly easy to get along with but she definitely grows on you. Once you find out more about her story I think everyone could manage to sympathize with her a bit. The other characters were a little harder to connect with, but it's interesting to see how each one of them affects Cammie, especially when she looks back on the past. 
 I thought the pacing of this novel was great, although it is a shorter book I think it tells the story it was meant to tell and the length fits the narrative. The writing style is also very "Cammie," and fits her personality. The ending was a little abrupt but the overall message is good. 
 THE WARDEN'S DAUGHTER tells an emotional story, but I feel like some things go unaddressed - especially for the time period. This could have been due to Cammie's age at the time because many things tend to go over a child's head, but some aspects felt underdeveloped or unnecessary. 
 While I did have a few issues with this book, I would recommend checking it out - especially if you are a fan of Jerry Spinelli's other works.