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Cicada Summer/Secrets of the Cicada Summer

Author: Beaty, Andrea

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.7
Points 4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 24743
Points per Word 0.000162
Page Count 167
Points per Page 0.023952

Description

Twelve-year-old Lily, believing she could have prevented her brother's death, has quit speaking, but she sees everything, and when sly newcomer Tinny comes to town, Lily suddenly has a lot to talk about, if only she can make herself speak the words.

Quick Summary

Twelve-year-old Lily hasn't spoken in months, but when a clever and mysterious new girl named Tinny arrives in town, Lily suddenly has secrets to uncover and stories to tell. Middle school readers will love the spunky dynamic between quiet Lily and her bold new friend Tinny, who drags her into summer adventures involving hidden treasures and small-town secrets that prove friendship can help you heal. If your kid loves the emotional depth and friendship drama of Wonder or the small-town mysteries in Greenglass House, they'll absolutely devour this. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy character-driven stories with just the right amount of mystery and heart.