Weeks, Sarah. So B. It

Weeks, Sarah. So B. It. HarperTrophy, 2004 [0-06-441047-1//9780-06-441047-2]
Heidi doesn't know much about her life..who is her father... when is her birthday? She lives with her severely mentally disabled mother with the help of a neighbor. Heidi's mother has a vocabulary of only 27 words/phrases, one of which is "So B. It." Heidi becomes more and more inquisitive about her mothers past so when she starts to gather some facts, she goes on an across the country trip to find out more about her mom. Will knowing more about her mom be better for Heidi? This 245 page book is a very touching story which is a wonderful read.