Acquainted With the Night Author:Sollace Hotze During a summer on a Maine island, seventeen-year-old Molly and her cousin become good friends as she helps him deal with his father's suicide and his experiences in the Vietnam War. "An appealing, subtly wrought romance deepened by its links to an intriguing historical mystery." -- Kirkus Reviews, pointer ALA Best Book for Young Adults
I enjoyed reading this book. It takes me back to the time when I was 11 and learned my love for reading. Very similar to the writings of Richard Peck. I recommend this book for your pree-teen.