That's because Renni Dean's father got a promotion, and the family moved to Grand Saintlodge, the nearest big town. There are thirteen desks in the seventh-grade classroom. And in this small factory town where everyone knows everything about everyone, that's not necessarily a great thing. There are twelve kids in the seventh grade at Fawn Creek Middle School.
From Erin Entrada Kelly, the winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, this contemporary school story set in small-town Louisiana is about friendship, family, deception, and being true to yourself and your dreams. 'A raw, real exploration of belonging that's also sweetly hopeful.'-Publishers Weekly (starred review)Įvery day in Fawn Creek, Louisiana, is exactly the same-until Orchid Mason arrives. 'An emotionally resonant story about authenticity and belonging.'-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
'A powerful and thought-provoking story.'-Shelf Awareness (starred review)
