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Gr 4–6—This heartfelt and often sad story follows the coming-of-age of 11-year-old Tash. Uncle Kevin, her legal guardian, is off on a monthlong trip to New Zealand and Tash is forced to spend the summer in a camp. She's initially resistant and takes out her anger on Uncle Kevin and Cap'n Jackie, her elderly and curmudgeonly next-door neighbor with whom she shares a deep bond. Upon returning from camp, Tash is...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Soon-to-be sixth grader Tasha lashes out at her neighbor and grandmother-figure Cap'n Jackie before leaving for summer camp, but she returns to find Cap'n...Log In or Sign Up to Read More