Summer of Bitter and Sweet
Summer of Bitter and Sweet
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Summer of Bitter and Sweet

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13 - 99
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384
Page count
236
Words per page
~650L
Lexile measure
May 10, 2022
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In this complex and emotionally resonant novel about a Métis girl living on the Canadian prairies, debut author Jen Ferguson serves up a powerful story about rage, secrets, and all the spectrums that make up a person–and the sweetness that can still live alongside the bitterest truth. A William C. Morris Award Honor Book and a Stonewall Award Honor Book!Lou has enough confusion in front of her this summer. She’ll be working in her family’s ice-cream shack with her newly ex-boyfriend–whose kisses never made her feel desire, only discomfort–and her former best friend, King, who is back in their Canadian prairie town after disappearing three years ago without a word.But when she gets a letter from her biological father–a man she hoped would stay behind bars for the rest of his life–Lou immediately knows that she cannot meet him, no matter how much he insists.While King’s friendship makes Lou feel safer and warmer than she would have thought possible, when her family’s business comes under threat, she soon realizes that she can’t ignore her father forever.The Heartdrum imprint centers a wide range of intertribal voices, visions, and stories while welcoming all young readers, with an emphasis on the present and future of Indian Country and on the strength of young Native heroes. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books.

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Canadaidentityfamilysexual abusefather-daughter relationshipssocial themesgirls and womencoming of agebest friendsdating and courtship

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780063086166
    Publication Date
    May 10, 2022
    Publisher
    Heartdrum
    Page Count
    384
    Words Per Page
    236
    Reading Age
    13 - 99+ years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2021950863
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~650L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    13
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    518429
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    UG

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