The Boy on Cinnamon Street Author:Phoebe Stone A story about a wounded girl and the boy who won't give up on her.7th grader Louise should be the captain of her school's gymnastics team - but she isn't. She's fun and cute and should have lots of friends - but she doesn't. And there's a dreamy boy who has a crush on her - but somehow they never connect. Louise has everything going for her - so... more » what is it that's holding her back?Phoebe Stone tells the winning story of the spring when 7th grader Louise Terrace wakes up, finds the courage to confront the painful family secret she's hiding from - and finally get the boy.« less
This a great book to work with readers on the concept of an unreliable narrator. An enjoyable YA novel that has likable characters and at the same time addressing some hard subjects like suicide.