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Charming. [A] humorous yet thoughtful sister story. -- Kirkus Reviews (on The Brightest Stars of Summer) Like Jeanne Birdsall's The Penderwicks, this sequel to The Forget-Me-Not-Summer offers a view of a summer of delicious freedom to roam, opportunity for the girls to pursue their passions, and soul-searching. An idyllic romp filled with family, festivities, and forgiveness. -- School Library Journal (on The Brightest Stars of Summer) The Forget-Me-Not Summer brims with hilarity and sisterly hijinks. -- Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author (on The Forget-Me-Not Summer) Howland gives more nuance than is often seen in middle-grade fiction. Reminiscent of the Penderwicks series. Readers will be drawn in, and once inside, they will find a book that might well become a favorite. -- Booklist (starred review) (on The Forget-Me-Not Summer) Perfect for middle grades and a clean read for all ages, this summer-vacation novel is a breath of realistic fresh air and a welcome addition to any school or public library. -- 5Q, 4P review, Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (on The Forget-Me-Not Summer) Well-told with engaging characters. -- Kirkus Reviews (on The Forget-Me-Not Summer) The real-life dynamics between the sisters [are] humorous and touching. This heartwarming story is hard to put down. -- School Library Journal (on The Forget-Me-Not Summer) This entertaining tale of three California sisters roughing it with their Aunt Sunny in Cape Cod has humor, romance, a little drama and a worthwhile life lesson along with an engaging portrait of sibling ties. -- Buffalo News (on The Forget-Me-Not Summer)

“Charming. [A] humorous yet thoughtful sister story.” — Kirkus Reviews (on The Brightest Stars of Summer) “Like Jeanne Birdsall’s The Penderwicks, this sequel to The Forget-Me-Not-Summer offers a view of a summer of delicious freedom to roam, opportunity for the girls to pursue their passions, and soul-searching. An idyllic romp filled with family, festivities, and forgiveness.” — School Library Journal (on The Brightest Stars of Summer) “The Forget-Me-Not Summer brims with hilarity and sisterly hijinks.” — Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author (on The Forget-Me-Not Summer) “Howland gives more nuance than is often seen in middle-grade fiction. Reminiscent of the Penderwicks series. Readers will be drawn in, and once inside, they will find a book that might well become a favorite.” — Booklist (starred review) (on The Forget-Me-Not Summer) “Perfect for middle grades and a clean read for all ages, this summer-vacation novel is a breath of realistic fresh air and a welcome addition to any school or public library.” — 5Q, 4P review, Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (on The Forget-Me-Not Summer) “Well-told with engaging characters.” — Kirkus Reviews (on The Forget-Me-Not Summer) “The real-life dynamics between the sisters [are] humorous and touching. This heartwarming story is hard to put down.” — School Library Journal (on The Forget-Me-Not Summer) “This entertaining tale of three California sisters roughing it with their Aunt Sunny in Cape Cod has humor, romance, a little drama and a worthwhile life lesson along with an engaging portrait of sibling ties.” — Buffalo News (on The Forget-Me-Not Summer)

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Leila Howland was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. A graduate of Georgetown University, Leila spent five years acting in New York, where she was a company member of the award-winning Flea Theater in Tribeca. The Forget-Me-Not Summer is her middle grade debut. She has also written two YA novels: Nantucket Blue, for which she was named a Publishers Weekly ""Flying Start,"" and Nantucket Red. Leila now lives in Los Angeles with her husband, baby boy, and two dogs.

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