Eleven and Holding

Macy Hollinquest is an eleven-year-old girl whose father has been away since his discharge from the army. Refusing to turn twelve until her father returns as promised, Macy clings to her eleventh year while coping with his absence. When she meets Ginger, an elderly woman searching for her missing dog, Macy begins to confront the truth about her father's situation. The story explores the impact of parental absence and addresses themes of alcoholism and family secrets.