In this thoughtful and heartfelt novel, a young girl grapples with big questions about life, religion, and her own beliefs. The story follows Agnes, an inquisitive 12-year-old, who grapples with the image of God as an old white man. As she wrestles with big questions, Agnes forms a friendship with her anthropologist neighbor, who helps confirm her curiosity and helps expand her thinking and she identifies with opossums’ survival strategy of “playing dead” in her confirmation class. With nuance and a pitch perfect mix of humor and heart, Opinions and Opossums encourages young minds to think critically and embrace the courage it takes to ask questions and seek their own truths. A short, powerful, resonant read!