Synopses & Reviews
Seventh grade has just ended, and Cassie's older sister is about to have her first baby, when Cassie sees her sister's husband with another woman at a party. Cassie has always adored her handsome brother-in-law, and when Mickey tells her she must have been mistaken, she wants badly to believe him. But over the course of the summer, her sister's marriage falls apart, and so does the security of her home, as Cassie's grandmother decides to sell the seaside bed-and-breakfast that has been the family's home since Cassie can remember. Bolstered by a fierce sense of justice, Cassie is determined to tight the changes. Will she be left behind as her family moves beyond these troubled times?
Synopsis
Cassie has always fixed things, but some things can't be repaired. When she learns that her brother-in-law, Mickey, is being unfaithful to her pregnant sister, her world comes crashing around her.
Synopsis
When Cassie learns that her brother- in- law, Mickey, is being unfaithful to her pregnant sister, she knows she has to do something. But what? Mickey denies everything, and since he' s always been the perfect older brother, Cassie is tempted to believe him. It' s only a matter of time, though, before the truth comes out and Cassie' s secure world begins crashing around her. Colby Rodowsky writes of an unconventional family whose members find courage and optimism in the face of adversity.
About the Author
Colby Rodowsky is the author of Remembering Mog, and ALA Notable Book, Hannah In-Between, an ALA Best Book, and many other highly regarded books for young readers. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland.