The Storyteller

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A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year pick for 2023!

With the mystery of Maureen Johnson and Brittany Cavallaro and the historical intrigue of Romanov, this genre-bending YA will pull readers into one girls journey of discovering the impossible tale of a long-lost auntand through her, the importance of being true to yourself.

Its not every day you discover you might be related to Anastasia...or that the tragic princess actually survived her assassination attempt and has been living as the woman you know as Aunt Anna.

For Jess Morgan, who is growing tired of living her life to please everyone else, discovering her late aunts diaries shows her shes not the only one struggling to hide who she really is. But was her aunt truly a Romanov princess Or is this some elaborate hoax

With the help of a supremely dorky but undeniably cute local college student named Evan, Jess digs into the century-old mystery.

But soon Jess realizes theres another, bigger truth waiting to be revealed: Jess Morgan. Because if shes learned anything from Aunt Anna, its that only you can write your own story.

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Annas narrative on Jess life is noteworthy and satisfying by the time the tale is untangled An interesting take on storytelling and identity Kirkus Reviews A genre-blending novel that is sure to grip readers to the very end, mixing mystery, romance, historical fiction, and a touch of purpose into one terrific experience. Booklist This is a book that will sit with readers, making them question what exactly is a persons truth This excellent, engaging mystery is a first purchase. School Library Journal

Author Bio

Kathryn Williams is the author of five books, including four young adult novels. From the South originally, she lives with her family near Portland, ME, and teaches at The Telling Room, a nonprofit creative writing center for kids and teens, where she helps youth find and tell their own stories.