For twelve-year-old Lucy Stulligross, a boring summer without her best friend turns into an unexpected coming-of-age journey of firsts. Perfect for fans of Kayla Miller...

For twelve-year-old Lucy Stulligross, a boring summer without her best friend turns into an unexpected coming-of-age journey of firsts. Perfect for fans of Kayla Miller and Jarad Greene.

With her best friend away at camp, tons of chores to do, and her dad always on her case for being such a tomboy, Lucy is dreading summer. That is, until Milforth's plan to revive an old carousel for the town's 150^th anniversary brings artist Ray and her daughter, Ana?s, to town.

Ana?s is smart, funny, and easy to talk to, and Lucy--who's used to being judged for her looks and interests--finally feels at ease in her own skin. And she thinks she may feel something for Ana?s, too.

Leading up to Milforth's big birthday, tensions begin rising with locals, thanks to a shifty development company trying to overrun the town. Things also come to a breaking point at home, when Lucy butts heads with her dad over how she wants to express herself as a girl.

Can Lucy find the courage to be true to who she is? She's got the whole summer to find out...

Author: Kathleen Gros
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
Published: 04/08/2025
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.90w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780063057692
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/10/2025
Booklist 03/01/2025 pg. 77
School Library Journal 04/01/2025 pg. 123