★ “A dazzling middle-grade novel from Newbery Medalist Rebecca Stead. ★ “Stead masterfully explores the internal lifeof a girl… in a way that tells readers they are not alone in their complicated, contradictory feelings about the world.” About the Book Despite her parents divorce, her fathers coming out as gay, and his plans to marry his boyfriend, ten-year-old Bea is reassured by her. ★ “Ultimately, Bea survives, thrives, and grows… Readers negotiating their own changin lives will relate to her challenge and applaud her triumph.” ★ “The strength of this novel lies in Stead’s authentic, respectful, low-key approach to the emotional life of a ten-year-old.” ★ “The angst and worries that middle-grade readers experience are brought to life through Bea’s authentic voice in this must-read title.” Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder At a time when everything is changing for Bea and her family, the important things will always stay the same. ★ “An affecting story of significant middle-grade change.” EIGHT STARRED REVIEWS The reassuring book kids and families need right now. ★ “An emotional character journey from a middle-grade master.” ★ “Uplifting without sentimentality timely, not trendy and utterly engaging.”
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