Montgomery native
GIN PHILLIPS
Tuesday, July 9
4:00 - 5:30
The Hidden Summer is a quietly beautiful coming of age story about self-discovery, family, and friendship. After their mothers have a falling out, 13 year old best friends are forbidden from seeing each other all summer. They find a hiding place at a golf course where they can spend their days together in spite of their mothers' restrictions. An elegantly written children's book debut from an award-winning author in the vein of "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." Suitable for middle grade readers and up.
Gin, a native of Montgomery and graduate of LAMP, is not only a critically acclaimed author, she's a passionate advocate for engaging young people in the craft of writing. She'd love to meet your aspiring young author.
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Review Citations:
"The girls are sympathetic, credible characters, and readers will enjoy their successful execution of a common childhood fantasy..." Publishers Weekly
"A perfect mix of family drama, friendship, and self-awareness, this book is the perfect summer beach read!" Seventeen.com., Best Summer Reads 2013
also available:
paperback, $15.00
paperback, $16.00
(Click on the hyperlinks for more information about Gin's first two novels) *****
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