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What I Saw and How I Lied
By Blundell, Judy
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-43990-346-2
- Publisher
- New York : Scholastic Press, 2008.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2008
Gr 9-Up In 1947, 15-year-old Evie, her mother, Bev, and her stepfather, Joe, leave Brooklyn for a vacation in Palm Beach, FL, during the off season. There they meet Arlene and Tom Grayson, who lavish attention on the family and convince Joe to go into the hotel business with them. When Peter, an army acquaintance of Joe's, appears, Evie is smitten by his charm and attention. Her budding interest in romance, while protectively discouraged by her parents, is actually encouraged by Arlene, who helps Evie develop a sense of style. Evie enjoys her outings with Pe...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
Evie is dazzled by her stepfather's young, charismatic WWII army buddy. Naturally, she's thrilled when he starts showing up everywher...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
