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May 13, 2014 | ISBN 9780375899829 | Middle Grade (10 and up) Buy
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May 13, 2014 | ISBN 9780375899829 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
Thirteen-year-old Tree Taylor has two goals for the summer of ’63: 1. Experience her first real kiss. A kiss delivered by a boy. A boy who is not related to her. A kiss worth writing about. 2. Become a famous writer. (Or, at least, write an investigative article that will land her the freshman spot on the Blue and Gold staff.)So when a gunshot is fired right across the street, Tree knows this is the big story she’s been waiting for. But the more she goes digging, the more secrets she uncovers, and soon she begins to wonder: When is it important to expose the truth? And when is it right to keep a secret?“A simple story with surprising depth in its examination of truth and compassion.” —Kirkus Reviews
DANDI DALEY MACKALL has written many books for children and adults. She has held a humorist column and served as freelance editor, has hosted over 200 radio phone-in programs, and has made dozens of appearances on TV. Dandi conducts writing… More about Dandi Daley Mackall
“A thoughtful coming-of-age story about a girl learning to see beyond black and white.” –Publishers Weekly“A simple story with surprising depth in its examination of truth and compassion.” –Kirkus Reviews“Refreshing and engaging. . . . A delightful read from beginning to end.” –VOYA“Gentle and wise.” –The Bulletin “Engaging . . . illustrating the deep questions conscious teens often face, which are as relevant today as they were in 1963.” —Booklist “Reminiscent of To Kill a Mockingbird. . . . This is a story that will stick with you for a long while after the cover is closed.” —Portland Book Review
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