Synopses & Reviews
After sixteen-year-old Jules has her baby, Zoe, it doesnt matter anymore that her mother thinks shes a drama queen, or that her father left them years ago, or even that Zoes father is gone, too. She and her baby make a family now; she doesnt need anyone else in the world except Zoe.Though it's tough being a new mom, balancing Zoes needs with working at the Toyota factory and thinking about how to finish school, Jules is sure shell figure it out. Still, she wonders, why cant anyone be happy for her and Zoe? And why does her mom refuse to believe that Zoe's real?
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“…an intriguing window into the life of a damaged teen.”--Kirkus
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"...readers will gain an important new perspective on why some teens welcome the idea of pregnancy.”--BCCB
“…an intriguing window into the life of a damaged teen.”--Kirkus ". . . readers will be intrigued by this unique story." —Booklist
About the Author
George Ella Lyon is an award-winning poet and author. She has written more than 35 books for young readers, including the Schneider Family Book Award picture book The Pirate of Kindergarten and the young adult novel Sonny's House of Spies, as well as numerous books for adults. She lives in Lexington, Kentucky.