Franny Parker by Hannah McKinnon. 2009.Audience: Grades 4-8th; ages 10 and up
My Rating: 3*s of 5
Summary: Franny Parker's life revolves around her family, their farm, and their dusty Oklahoma town. Then the Dunns move in next door, harboring painful secrets. From the moment Franny meets Lucas, the two begin a friendship that introduces Franny to a larger world.
Comments: A nicely written coming of age story (and debut novel). Readers will especially enjoy the animal rescue elements and the dangerous mystery of Lucas and his family. Franny's mother is a particularly appealing character.
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Read-alikes: Dairy Queen
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