This critically acclaimed middle-grade debut tells the story of a girl, her special needs brother, and the summer they'll never forget.
Cat and her brother Chicken have always had a very special bond. When Chicken has a "meltdown," Cat's the one who scratches his back and reads his favorite story. She always knows what he needs. Since their mom has had to work double-hard to keep their family afloat after their father passed away, Cat is the glue holding her family together. When a summer trip doesn't go as planned, Cat and Chicken end up spending three weeks with grandparents they've never met. With their help, Cat can be a kid again for the first time in years, and the journey she takes shows that even the most broken relationships can be healed if people take the time to walk in one another's shoes. Perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt and Ali Benjamin, this special novel features an unforgettable new voice and is brimming with heart.
Publisher: Macmillan
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 320 pages
ISBN-10: 1547603143
Item Weight: 0.7 lbs
Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches
Customer Reviews: 4 out of 5 stars 1,001 to 10,000 ratings
An Indies Introduce Pick "An engaging, honest book." -Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life "A beautiful story of family, forgiveness, life on an island, and growing up."--Kate Messner, author of Breakout and The Seventh Wish * "An engrossing, heartwarming, beautifully written debut about building and rebuilding family ties." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Fans of the books Rules by Cynthia Lord and Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine will enjoy this." --SLC
Gillian McDunn is the author of Caterpillar Summer and The Queen Bee and Me. She has lived in California, Missouri, and North Carolina, and is a fan of both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. Like Cat, Gillian grew up as the big sister to a younger brother with special needs. She lives near Raleigh, NC, with her family. www.gillianmcdunn.com
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