Mostly the Honest Truth

Jody J. Little

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HarperCollins
31 January 2023

A pitch-perfect story exploring the many meanings of family, Jody J. Little’s tough yet tender debut is perfect for fans of Leslie Connor and Katherine Paterson.

After Pop is sent back to rehab, Jane Pengilly arrives at her newest foster home determined to stick to the straight and narrow and get back to her beloved dad as soon as she can. It’s not the first time they’ve been apart, but Jane’s determined it will be the last.

Twelve days out in the boonies of Three Boulders makes Jane miss Pop more than ever. But as the days go by, she realizes that family is more than who you’re related to—and that a home can be found in the unlikeliest of places.

Mostly the Honest Truth sparkles with a fully realized supporting cast, a safe and supporting setting, and a writer whose ability to imbue her stories with love and hope marks her an author to watch.

By: Jody J. Little
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 193mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 191g
ISBN: 9780062852502
ISBN 10: 0062852507
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 31 January 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jody J. Little is an elementary school teacher in Portland, Oregon, who loves sharing her joy of books with her students. She is the author of Mostly the Honest Truth and Worse Than Weird. Visit her at www.jodyjlittle.com or follow her on Twitter @jodyjlittle.

Reviews for Mostly the Honest Truth

Jane is an old-fashioned fix-it kid in this sweet story of folks young and old in need of what the Three Boulders stand for: forgiveness, redemption, and community. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Jane Pengilly is prickly, persistent--and an utter delight! She, and the other inhabitants of Three Boulders, will take your heart apart and put it back together again. A superb debut. --Leslie Connor, author of The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle This upbeat tale portrays a hero's journey that takes a community to complete. --Kirkus Reviews To get to Three Boulders, turn right at the juncture of sadness and courage, keep straight to the edge of wisdom, and take the fork to understanding. You won't want to leave that magical place. --Susan Patron, Newbery Medal-winning author of The Higher Power of Lucky