Book: Cicada Summer Eleven-year-old Lily has a a secret. When summer brings conniving Tinny Bridges to town, Lily must be on her guard with this perceptive newcomer, or risk having her secret revealed.
From a debut novelist, a heroine who will make you laugh, and will break your heart.
Eleven-year-old Lily has a passion for Nancy Drew stories and a secret she is keeping from those she loves. When summer brings lying, stealing, sneaky Tinny Bridges to town, Lily must be on her guard with this perceptive newcomer, or risk having her secret revealed. But Tinny won't leave Lily alone. She takes candy from the general store and blames Lily. She tries to steal Lily's friends and even her father's affection. Then Tinny goes missing, and only watchful, mystery-loving Lily has any idea what happened to her. But for Lily, finding Tinny means confronting her hidden past.
Funny, poignant, and peopled with memorable characters, this first novel announces a writer of great warmth and talent.
Details of Book: Cicada Summer Book: Cicada Summer
Author: Andrea Beaty
ISBN: 0810994720
ISBN-13: 9780810994720
, 978-0810994720
Binding: School And Library
Publishing Date: 2008/05/01
Publisher: Harry N Abrams Inc
Number of Pages: 167
Language: English