THE TRUTH AS TOLD BY
MASON BUTTLE
National Book Award Finalist, 2018
Winner of the ALA Schneider
Family Book Award, 2019
★ "Poignant and suspenseful..."
— Publisher's Weekly
★ "Connor reveals a remarkably distinct
and memorable character..."
— Kirkus
New for 2022
ANYBODY HERE SEEN FRENCHIE?
“Through Aurora, we see Frenchie’s humanity; in turn, Aurora’s patience, perceptiveness, and empathy shine….. funny, heartwarming, and keenly observant… finely crafted plot….a well-earned happy resolution.”
— Hornbook
“….elements of suspense and pastoral literature… an engaging story. A strong choice for readers seeking stories with neurodiverse characters or books with heartwarming friendships.”
— Booklist
“Connor creates a playground of a coastal Maine town where the quirky locals are accessible and caring. Aurora’s buoyant enthusiasm infuses the story with adventurous fun…”
— Kirkus
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