Ever since her mother left a few years ago, Annie has felt like the odd
one out in her family. Her dad and brother are practical and
organized--they just don't understand the way she thinks, in lines and
color. Everywhere she turns, she feels like an outsider, even at school,
so she's been reluctant to get close to anyone.
When a
"Ding-Dong-Ditch" attempt goes wrong, Annie finds herself stuck making
amends with Gloria, the eccentric elderly lady she disturbed. As she
begins to connect with Gloria and her weird little dog, it becomes clear
that Gloria won't be able to live on her own for much longer. But it's
this brief and important friendship that gives Annie the confidence to
let people in, and see how rich life can be when you decide to make your
own luck and chart your own path to happiness.
In this
heartwarming novel, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn shows us that even
the most unexpected friendship has the power to change us forever.
Reviews
“McDunn portrays the intertwined emotional lives of middle-school
kids with sensitivity and precision. . . . An insightful story of
friendship and change.” ―Booklist, starred review, on THE QUEEN BEE AND ME
“Meg's first-person narration is emotive and candid. . . . Refreshingly genuine.” ―Kirkus Reviews on THE QUEEN BEE AND ME
“McDunn
deftly sketches Meg's struggles amid seventh grade's unspoken social
order. . . . Readers will identify with the pitch-perfect middle school
dynamics.” ―Publishers Weekly on THE QUEEN BEE AND ME
“An engaging, honest book--I love Cat, and you will, too!” ―Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Newbery Honor-winning author of THE WAR THAT SAVED MY LIFE on CATERPILLAR SUMMER
“I could almost smell the ocean air as I read Gillian McDunn's Caterpillar Summer. What a beautiful story of family, forgiveness, life on an island, and growing up.” ―Kate Messner, author of BREAKOUT and THE SEVENTH WISH on CATERPILLAR SUMMER
“An engrossing, heartwarming, beautifully written debut about building and rebuilding family ties.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on CATERPILLAR SUMMER
“McDunn's poignant, gratifying debut about friendship and family encourages both empathy and hope.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review, on CATERPILLAR SUMMER
“Fans of the books Rules by Cynthia Lord and Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine will enjoy this well-written book about the struggles of a fractured family.” ―School Library Connection on CATERPILLAR SUMMER
“Readers
will find Cat to be an admirable and fully credible heroine . . . and
the idyllic island setting makes for a wistful summer escape.” ―BCCB on CATERPILLAR SUMMER
“A sweet summer story that middle grade readers will appreciate.” ―School Library Journal on CATERPILLAR SUMMER
Gillian McDunn
Gillian McDunn is the author of Caterpillar Summer and The Queen Bee and Me.
She has lived in California, Missouri, and North Carolina, and is a fan
of both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. She currently lives near
Raleigh, NC, with her family.
www.gillianmcdunn.com
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