Awards

• Commended for Kirkus Prize (Young Readers) 2017

Overview

It's 1965, Los Angeles. All twelve-year-old Sophie wants to do is write her book, star in the community play, and hang out with her friend Jennifer. But she's the new black kid in a nearly all-white neighborhood; her beloved sister, Lily, is going away to college soon; and her parents' marriage is rocky. There's also her family's new, disapproving housekeeper to deal with. When riots erupt in nearby Watts and a friend is unfairly arrested, Sophie learns that life--and her own place in it--is even more complicated than she'd once thought. Leavened with gentle humor, this story is perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia.

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* Thoughtful and well-wrought, this novel is compassionate, pointed, and empowering. --Booklist, STARRED review

* -Thoughtful and well-wrought, this novel is compassionate, pointed, and empowering.- --Booklist, STARRED review

â A satisfying combination of historical and realistic fiction featuring an interesting and diverse cast. --SLJ, starred review â Thoughtful and well-wrought, this novel is compassionate, pointed, and empowering. --Booklist, starred review â Most of all, this is an impressive coming-of-age story whose fully realized protagonist is surrounded by a rich supporting cast. Cultural details artfully evoke the tenor and tone of the times. --Kirkus, starred review

Author Information

Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner and the author of the Nikki and Deja and The Carver Chronicles series. Her novels have been praised for their accessible writing, authentic characters, and satisfying story lines. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

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