Jessica Lawson is the author of The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher, a book that Publishers Weekly called “a delightfully clever debut” in a starred review, and Nooks & Crannies, a Junior Library Guild Selection and recipient of three starred reviews. She is also the author of Waiting for Augusta, Under the Bottle Bridge, and How to Save a Queendom. You can visit her at JessicaLawsonBooks.com.
“Colorful, quirky, and full of heart, with an ending readers won’t
forget.”
*Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy, Scumble, and
Switch*
"A whimsical, heartwarming, multilayered story about finding grace
enough to accept the flaws in those we love and courage enough to
act from our most deeply held beliefs."
*Kirkus Reviews*
"This moving and emotional coming-of-age story tackles themes of
racism, friendship, and growing up. . . . An absorbing work of
historical fiction."
*School Library Journal*
"Best for readers who like a wealth of plot and southern setting,
as in Sheila Turnage’s Three Times Lucky (2012)."
*Booklist Online*
"This is a beautifully written book that will tug at the heart
strings of readers. The writing is lyrical and rich with
imagery...This is a worthwhile addition to library shelves."
*School Library Connection*
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