Product Description
"Twelve-year-old Lee Mets wants to be a writer, even though her mother tells her that good girls want to be either teachers or nurses. Growing up in the changing days of the 1960s, Lee secretly wishes that she were an orphan like her hero, Anne Shirley. When Cassandra, a real live orphan, moves in across the street, Lee is thrilled. With a name like Cassandra, she has to be interesting! Will they be kindred spirits like Anne and Diana? Or will Kathy, Lee’s ex-best friend, come between them? As Lee and Cassandra’s friendship grows, Lee comes to realize that being an orphan is not as romantic as she had imagined. A tragedy in Lee’s life and the truth about Cassandra’s past brings the two girls closer as they go through a summer that will change both their lives."
About the Author
Sharon Jennings is a writer and editor. She has written more than 60 books for young people, including some in the world-famous Franklin the Turtle series. Her books have received many nominations and awards, including The OLA’s Blue Spruce Award for The Bye-Bye Pie, Mr. Christie’s Silver Seal for Priscilla and Rosy, and her book Bearcub and Mama was a finalist for the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. Sharon lives in Toronto, Ontario.
