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This One Summer
Rose and Windy's families have side-by-side houses in a beach town that they visit only in the summers. They do things that 12-year old girls do--spend the night, eat pizza, and watch horror movies. But the real story is people around them they're observing -- a teen girl who is pregnant, parents fighting, one mother's depression. Podcast guest Leigh Collazo described it as a "slice of life" story (hear her speak about it on WSIRN episode 50).
About the Book
Publisher’s description:
A 2015 Caldecott Honor Book
A 2015 Michael L. Printz Honor Book
Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It’s their getaway, their refuge. Rosie’s friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she never had. But this summer is different. Rose’s mom and dad won’t stop fighting, and when Rose and Windy seek a distraction from the drama, they find themselves with a whole new set of problems. One of the local teens – just a couple of years older than Rose and Windy – is caught up in something bad… Something life threatening.
It’s a summer of secrets, and sorrow, and growing up, and it’s a good thing Rose and Windy have each other.
This One Summer is a tremendously exciting new teen graphic novel from two creators with true literary clout. Cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki, the team behind Skim, have collaborated on this gorgeous, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful story about a girl on the cusp of childhood – a story of renewal and revelation.
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