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Wrong Way Summer

by Heidi Lang
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Heidi Lang's novel Wrong Way Summer is a moving summer road-trip story for fans of Crenshaw and The Someday Birds.

A Junior Library Guild Selection

Claire used to love her dad's fantastical stories, especially tales about her absent mom—who could be off with the circus or stolen by the troll king, depending on the day. But now that she's 12, Claire thinks she's old enough to know the truth.

When her dad sells the house and moves her and her brother into a converted van, she's tired of the tall tales and refuses to pretend it's all some grand adventure, despite how enthusiastically her little brother embraces this newest fantasy. Claire is faced with a choice: Will she play along with the stories her dad is spinning for her little brother, or will she force her family to face reality once and for all?

Equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking, Wrong Way Summer is a road-trip journey and coming-of-age story about one girl's struggle to understand when a lie is really a lie and when it's something more: hope.

"This is a sweet story about family, truth, protection, friendship, and first crushes . . . Not only does the author construct a story that draws the reader in, she also provides a love and understanding of the art of storytelling." —School Library Connection
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Publisher: Amulet Books

Kindle Book

  • Release date: April 21, 2020

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781683356400
  • Release date: April 21, 2020

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781683356400
  • File size: 3369 KB
  • Release date: April 21, 2020
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Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
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subjects

Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Travel Literature

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:4.3
Lexile® Measure:630
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:2-3

Heidi Lang's novel Wrong Way Summer is a moving summer road-trip story for fans of Crenshaw and The Someday Birds.

A Junior Library Guild Selection

Claire used to love her dad's fantastical stories, especially tales about her absent mom—who could be off with the circus or stolen by the troll king, depending on the day. But now that she's 12, Claire thinks she's old enough to know the truth.

When her dad sells the house and moves her and her brother into a converted van, she's tired of the tall tales and refuses to pretend it's all some grand adventure, despite how enthusiastically her little brother embraces this newest fantasy. Claire is faced with a choice: Will she play along with the stories her dad is spinning for her little brother, or will she force her family to face reality once and for all?

Equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking, Wrong Way Summer is a road-trip journey and coming-of-age story about one girl's struggle to understand when a lie is really a lie and when it's something more: hope.

"This is a sweet story about family, truth, protection, friendship, and first crushes . . . Not only does the author construct a story that draws the reader in, she also provides a love and understanding of the art of storytelling." —School Library Connection
Expand title description text
Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Travel Literature
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Amulet Books

    Kindle Book
    Release date: April 21, 2020

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781683356400
    Release date: April 21, 2020

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781683356400
    File size: 3369 KB
    Release date: April 21, 2020

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 4.3
    Lexile® Measure: 630
    Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    Text Difficulty: 2-3
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