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OverviewA Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year pick for 2023! With the mystery of Maureen Johnson and Brittany Cavallaro and the historical intrigue of Romanov, this genre-bending YA will pull readers into one girl’s journey of discovering the impossible tale of a long-lost aunt—and through her, the importance of being true to yourself. It’s not every day you discover you might be related to Anastasia...or that the tragic princess actually survived her assassination attempt and has been living as the woman you know as Aunt Anna. For Jess Morgan, who is growing tired of living her life to please everyone else, discovering her late aunt’s diaries shows her she’s not the only one struggling to hide who she really is. But was her aunt truly a Romanov princess Or is this some elaborate hoax With the help of a supremely dorky but undeniably cute local college student named Evan, Jess digs into the century-old mystery. But soon Jess realizes there’s another, bigger truth waiting to be revealed: Jess Morgan. Because if she’s learned anything from Aunt Anna, it’s that only you can write your own story. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kathryn WilliamsPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: HarperTeen Weight: 0.268kg ISBN: 9780063049406ISBN 10: 0063049406 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 12 October 2023 Recommended Age: From 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAnna's narrative on Jess' life is noteworthy and satisfying by the time the tale is untangled... An interesting take on storytelling and identity - Kirkus Reviews A genre-blending novel that is sure to grip readers to the very end, mixing mystery, romance, historical fiction, and a touch of purpose into one terrific experience. - Booklist This is a book that will sit with readers, making them question what exactly is a person's truth... This excellent, engaging mystery is a first purchase. - School Library Journal Author InformationKathryn Williams is the author of five books, including four young adult novels. From the South originally, she lives with her family near Portland, ME, and teaches at The Telling Room, a nonprofit creative writing center for kids and teens, where she helps youth find and tell their own stories. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |