Mostly the Honest Truth
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Publishing Details
Mostly the Honest Truth
By (Author) Jody J. Little
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
31st January 2023
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Drugs and addiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and be
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Parents
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying, violence, abuse and pe
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Personal safety
FIC
Physical Properties
Paperback
288
Width 131mm, Height 193mm, Spine 17mm
191g
Description
A pitch-perfect story exploring the many meanings of family, Jody J. Littles tough yet tender debut is perfect for fans of Leslie Connor and Katherine Paterson.
After Pop is sent back to rehab, Jane Pengilly arrives at her newest foster home determined to stick to the straight and narrow and get back to her beloved dad as soon as she can. Its not the first time theyve been apart, but Janes determined it will be the last.
Twelve days out in the boonies of Three Boulders makes Jane miss Pop more than ever. But as the days go by, she realizes that family is more than who youre related toand that a home can be found in the unlikeliest of places.
Mostly the Honest Truth sparkles with a fully realized supporting cast, a safe and supporting setting, and a writer whose ability to imbue her stories with love and hope marks her an author to watch.Reviews
"Jane is an old-fashioned fix-it kid in this sweet story of folks young and old in need of what the Three Boulders stand for: forgiveness, redemption, and community." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"This upbeat tale portrays a hero's journey that takes a community to complete." -- Kirkus Reviews
"To get to Three Boulders, turn right at the juncture of sadness and courage, keep straight to the edge of wisdom, and take the fork to understanding. You won't want to leave that magical place." -- Susan Patron, Newbery Medal-winning author of The Higher Power of Lucky
"Jane Pengilly is prickly, persistent--and an utter delight! She, and the other inhabitants of Three Boulders, will take your heart apart and put it back together again. A superb debut." -- Leslie Connor, author of The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle
Author Bio
Jody J. Little is a third-grade teacher who loves sharing her joy of books and reading with her students. She lives in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon with her family and an immortal pet rabbit. Mostly the Honest Truth is her first novel. Visit her at jodyjlittle.com or follow her on Twitter @jodyjlittle.
