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Mostly the Honest Truth

Name: Mostly the Honest Truth
ISBN: 9780062852502

Jody J. Little

HarperCollins · Paperback · April 5, 2022

Reading lane: Drugs & Addiction

A pitch-perfect story exploring the many meanings of family, Jody J. Little’s tough yet tender debut is perfect for fans of Leslie Connor and Katherine Paterson.

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Family, Reconsidered

A tender, hopeful story finds family in unexpected places without losing sight of separation.

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A young person's determination to return to her father
A thoughtful look at what makes a family

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A tough yet tender story about what family can mean
Separation balanced with hope and unexpected belonging

Book Details

Authors: Jody J. Little
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: April 5, 2022
Format: Paperback
Theme: Drugs & Addiction · Sexual Abuse & Support
Reading lane: Drugs & Addiction

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Stories About Divorce
Orphans & Foster Kids
Parent-Child Stories
Stepfamily Stories

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Drugs & Addiction
Big Feelings
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A pitch-perfect story exploring the many meanings of family, Jody J. Little’s tough yet tender debut is perfect for fans of Leslie Connor and Katherine Paterson. After Pop is sent back to rehab, Jane Pengilly arrives at her newest foster home determined to stick to the straight and narrow and get back to her beloved dad as soon as she can. It’s not the first time they’ve been apart, but Jane’s determined it will be the last. Twelve days out in the boonies of Three Boulders makes Jane miss Pop more than ever. But as the days go by, she realizes that family is more than who you’re related to—and that a home can be found in the unlikeliest of places. Mostly the Honest Truth sparkles with a fully realized supporting cast, a safe and supporting setting, and a writer whose ability to imbue her stories with love and hope marks her an author to watch.