She remembers the darkness of the water and the briny taste as it filled her throat, the sensation of going under. Now, I've come to Bitter Rock to find out what happened to her-and to me. In 1973, the thirty-one residents of Bitter Rock disappeared. Kara Thomas meets Twin Peaks in this supernatural thriller about one girl's hunt for the truth about her mother's disappearance. In this heartwarming novel, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn shows us that even the most unexpected friendship has the power to change us forever.
But it's this brief and important friendship that gives Annie the confidence to let people in, and see how rich life can be when you decide to make your own luck and chart your own path to happiness. As she begins to connect with Gloria and her weird little dog, it becomes clear that Gloria won't be able to live on her own for much longer. When a "Ding-Dong-Ditch" attempt goes wrong, Annie finds herself stuck making amends with Gloria, the eccentric elderly lady she disturbed. Everywhere she turns, she feels like an outsider, even at school, so she's been reluctant to get close to anyone.
Her dad and brother are practical and organized-they just don't understand the way she thinks, in lines and color. From the highly acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer comes a sweet and heartfelt story of a girl's unexpected friendship that changes her forever, perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt.Įver since her mother left a few years ago, Annie has felt like the odd one out in her family.
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