Flip-Flop Girl

Written by Katherine Paterson

Vinnie seeks a friend to navigate family chaos and mysterious rumors.

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128 pages· 32,490 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 720L

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Bookroo's summary

Vinnie Matthews struggles with her father's death and caring for her silent brother while living with Grandma. Amidst whispers and judgment, she meets Lupe, the enigmatic 'flip-flop girl' who defies convention. As Vinnie grapples with her own challenges, Lupe's strength and outsider status offer a glimmer of hope. But can Vinnie overlook the rumors surrounding Lupe's past to find the ally she desperately needs? In a world where true friendship might be the only way to piece her life back together, Vinnie must decide if she can trust this new bond.

From the publisher

Sometimes only a true friend can help you put your life back together.Vinnie Matthews needs a real lifesaver - one that will bring her father back to life and let her family go home. Living with Grandma means having to be responsible for her little brother, Mason, who refuses to speak, and ignoring the kids who ask why he’s so crazy. Then Vinnie meets Lupe, the mysterious “flip-flop girl” - who might just be the friend she needs, if only Vinnie can ignore the rumors about her past…

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