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The Firefly Summer

AUTHOR Matson, Morgan
PUBLISHER Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (05/07/2024)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Three starred reviews!
"Heartfelt and hilarious, witty and wise, with indelible characters and laugh-out-loud humor. A fantastic read for any season of the year." --Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author

In New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson's middle grade debut "brimming with heart, summer nostalgia, and a bit of mystery" (Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author), a young girl gets to know her mom's side of the family and hunts for hidden treasure over the course of one chaotic summer.

For as long as Ryanna Stuart can remember, her summers have been spent with her father and his new wife. Just the three of them, structured, planned, and quiet. But this summer is different. This summer, she's received a letter from her grandparents--grandparents neither she nor her dad have spoken to since her mom's death--inviting her to stay with them at an old summer camp in the Poconos.

Ryanna accepts. She wants to learn about her mom. She wants to uncover the mystery of why her father hasn't spoken to her grandparents all these years. She's even looking forward to a quiet summer by the lake. But what she finds are relatives...so many relatives! Aunts and uncles and cousins upon cousins--a motley, rambunctious crew of kids and eccentric, unconventional adults. People who have memories of her mom from when she was Ryanna's age, clues to her past like a treasure map. Ryanna even finds an actual, real-life treasure map!

Over the course of one unforgettable summer--filled with s'mores and swimming, adventure and fun, and even a decades-old mystery to solve--Ryanna discovers a whole new side of herself and that, sometimes, the last place you expected to be is the place where you really belong.

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ISBN-13: 9781534493360
ISBN-10: 1534493360
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 432
Carton Quantity: 16
Product Dimensions: 5.00 x 1.20 x 7.60 inches
Weight: 0.65 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Ikids
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Fiction | Family - Blended Families
Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience
Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Camping & Outdoor Activities
Grade Level: 3rd Grade - 7th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Dewey Decimal: FIC
Library of Congress Control Number: 2022932555
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Three starred reviews!
"Heartfelt and hilarious, witty and wise, with indelible characters and laugh-out-loud humor. A fantastic read for any season of the year." --Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author

In New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson's middle grade debut "brimming with heart, summer nostalgia, and a bit of mystery" (Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author), a young girl gets to know her mom's side of the family and hunts for hidden treasure over the course of one chaotic summer.

For as long as Ryanna Stuart can remember, her summers have been spent with her father and his new wife. Just the three of them, structured, planned, and quiet. But this summer is different. This summer, she's received a letter from her grandparents--grandparents neither she nor her dad have spoken to since her mom's death--inviting her to stay with them at an old summer camp in the Poconos.

Ryanna accepts. She wants to learn about her mom. She wants to uncover the mystery of why her father hasn't spoken to her grandparents all these years. She's even looking forward to a quiet summer by the lake. But what she finds are relatives...so many relatives! Aunts and uncles and cousins upon cousins--a motley, rambunctious crew of kids and eccentric, unconventional adults. People who have memories of her mom from when she was Ryanna's age, clues to her past like a treasure map. Ryanna even finds an actual, real-life treasure map!

Over the course of one unforgettable summer--filled with s'mores and swimming, adventure and fun, and even a decades-old mystery to solve--Ryanna discovers a whole new side of herself and that, sometimes, the last place you expected to be is the place where you really belong.

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Author: Matson, Morgan
Morgan Matson received her MFA in Writing for Children from the New School. She was named a "Publishers Weekly "Flying Start author for her first book, "Amy & Roger s Epic Detour", which was also recognized as an ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults. Her second book, "Second Chance Summer", won the California State Book Award. She lives in Los Angeles. Visit her at MorganMatson.com.
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