It's been eighty-three days since Annie Lee's daddy died, but she still sees reminders of him everywhere — like the shaving cream in the sink every morning. She knows Mama notices it too, but Mama's been working around the clock to make ends meet. To make matters worse, Annie Lee's friends ditched her over the summer. She feels completely alone — until she meets Mitch.
Though Mitch is tough and confident on the outside, she may need a friend just as badly as Annie Lee. But after losing so much, Annie Lee is afraid to let anyone get too close. There's also Ray, an elderly pianist who has been giving her piano lessons. His music is pure magic, and Annie Lee hopes it might be the key to healing her broken heart. But when Ray goes missing, searching for him means breaking a promise to Mitch.
Faced with once again losing those who mean the most to her, Annie Lee must make a choice: retreat back into her shell, or risk admitting how much she needs Mitch and Ray — even if it means getting hurt all over again. Just like in her debut, Where the Watermelons Grow, Cindy Baldwin brings her signature twist of magic to this authentically heartfelt story.
Recommended Age | 10 - 13 |
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Author | Cindy Baldwin |
ISBN | 0062665898 |
Publication Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
Publisher | Quill Tree Books |
Language | English |