Synopses & Reviews
Fans of Lisa Graff, Susan Patron, and Leslie Connor will stand up and cheer for this tough yet tender debut that explores the many meanings of family.
Twelve days in rehab for Pop.
Twelve days in a temporary foster home for me.
We’d already done it three times before, but this fourth time was going to be the last.
I had made sure of it. That’s the honest truth.
When she arrives at her newest foster home, Jane’s determined to stick to the straight and narrow and get back to her beloved dad as soon as she can. But as the days go by, she realizes that family is more than who you’re related to — and that a home can be found in the unlikeliest of places.
Mostly the Honest Truth sparkles with a fully realized supporting cast, a safe and supportive setting, and a heroine who will call to mind characters like Gilly Hopkins and Perry T. Cook. Debut author Jody J. Little’s pitch-perfect writing imbues the story with love and hope, and marks her as a writer to watch.
Review
“To get to Three Boulders, turn right at the juncture of sadness and courage, keep straight to the edge of wisdom, and take the fork to understanding. You won’t want to leave that magical place.” Susan Patron, Newbery Medal-winning author of The Higher Power of Lucky
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“This upbeat tale portrays a hero’s journey that takes a community to complete.” Kirkus Reviews
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“Jane is an old-fashioned fix-it kid in this sweet story of folks young and old in need of what the Three Boulders stand for: forgiveness, redemption, and community.” Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
About the Author
Jody J. Little is a third-grade teacher who loves sharing her joy of books and reading with her students. She lives in the beautiful city of Portland, OR, with her family and an immortal pet rabbit. Mostly the Honest Truth is her first novel.