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South of Somewhere - Paperback

by Kalena Miller
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Availability:In StockContributor:Kalena MillerAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2025-05-22Pages:288
Language:EnglishPublisher:Albert Whitman & CompanyISBN-13:9780807577196ISBN-10:0807577197UPC:9780807577196Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Mysteries & Detective Stories, Family, LifestylesBook Topic:Parents, Country LifeSize:7.93 x 5.61 x 0.35 inchesWeight:0.6812Product ID:SCB5Q10TMQ

STARRED REVIEW! "Precise, subtle details and complete emotional honesty bring these characters to life from the first page."--Kirkus Reviews starred review

"A charming entry in the crowded middle grade contemporary field."--School Library Journal

The unforgettable tale of a girl, her maybe-criminal mom, her babysitting business, and her pet pineapple.

When FBI agents swarm twelve-year-old Mavis Callahan's downtown Chicago home, her mom goes on the run. With the family's house and bank accounts seized, Mavis's dad takes her and her siblings to seek refuge with his sister just south of rural Somewhere, Illinois--a far cry from the big city lifestyle Mavis is used to. As Mavis grapples with her sudden turn in fortune, she learns to make new friends and starts a babysitting business to bring in some much-needed cash for the family. But she can't help but wonder--is her mom truly guilty? And if not, why has she gone into hiding, contacting Mavis only through a series of postcards from exotic locales? Mavis isn't sure if she's ready for the truth, but she'll do anything to find it.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Albert Whitman & CompanyISBN-13:9780807577196ISBN-10:0807577197UPC:9780807577196Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Mysteries & Detective Stories, Family, LifestylesBook Topic:Parents, Country LifeSize:7.93 x 5.61 x 0.35 inchesWeight:0.6812Product ID:SCB5Q10TMQ
Miller, Kalena: -

Kalena Miller is the author of several books for children and teens. She graduated from Carleton College before receiving an MFA in creative writing from Hamline University. She currently lives with her husband and lovable, if slightly neurotic, dog in College Station, Texas, where she runs a bookstore with her mom. When she is not writing, reading, or selling books, Kalena enjoys tap dancing, crocheting, and watching an embarrassing amount of reality television.

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

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