How to Be a Girl in the World by Caela Carter

Then her mom surprises her by buying a dilapidated house in their neighborhood.

Even more confusing is when Jeremy hovers too close and hugs a little too long. Her cousin and friends think she should be flattered, but the boys-and sometimes her mom’s boyfriend, Jeremy-make Lydia uncomfortable and confused. Lydia hasn’t felt comfortable in her own skin since the boys at her school started commenting on the way she looks in her uniform. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Laurel Snyder, or Ali Benjamin! Mrs.From the critically acclaimed author of the ALA Notable and Charlotte Huck Honor Book Forever, or a Long, Long Time comes a poignant coming-of-age novel about the complicated parts of growing up, finding your voice, and claiming your space.

The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming - Reprint Edition You can visit her online at Customers who bought this item also bought. She has written three books for middle grade readers: One Speck of Truth, My Life with the Liars, and Forever, or a Long, Long Time, which received three starred reviews, among other accolades. She is a graduate of the New School's MFA program in writing for children. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead's When You Reach Me, Kathryn Erskine's Mockingbird, and Ali Benjamin's The Thing About Jellyfish, this powerful novel about love and family will inspire and delight readers of all ages.Ĭaela Carter is a writer and an educator. So along with their new mother, Flora and Julian begin a journey to go back and discover their past-for only then can they really begin to build their future. Though Flora is trying her best to trust two new people, when she finds out that there will be a new baby, she's worried that there won't be enough love for everyone. And even now that they've been adopted, Flora still struggles to believe that they've found their forever home.

They've lived in so many foster homes, they can't remember where they came from. Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 10.0ģ starred reviews - A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 - A New York Public Library Top Ten Books for Kids pick - An ALA Notable Book - 2018 NCTE Charlotte Huck Honor Bookįrom rising star Caela Carter, author of My Life with the Liars and How to Be a Girl in the World, comes a captivating and heartfelt story about siblings who learn that love can never be divided, only multiplied.įlora and her brother, Julian, don't believe they were born. Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Physical & Emotional Abuse (see Also Social Themes - Sexual Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions

How to Be a Girl in the World by Caela Carter