Things Too Huge to Fix by Saying Sorry by Susan Vaught

Things Too Huge to Fix by Saying Sorry by Susan Vaught

CBC/NCS Notable Social Studies Trade Book
Finalist for the Edgar Allan Poe Award
ILA Young Adults' Choices

A provocative, sensitive, and oh-so-timely read. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Ambitious, thought-provoking, and very readable. --Booklist (starred review)

Vaught brings history to life as she connects the past with the present, showing how acts of violence, betrayal, and courage both color and blend the histories of two families. --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

A mysterious note takes Dani Beans into the secrets of Ole Miss and its dark past in this compelling middle grade novel from the author of Footer Davis Probably Is Crazy.

Sooner or later, we're all gonna be okay.

That's what Dani's Grandma Beans used to say. But that was before she got Alzheimer's. Lately, Dani isn't so sure Grandma Beans was right. In fact, she isn't sure of a lot of things, like why Mac Richardson suddenly doesn't want to be her friend, and why Grandma Beans and Avadelle Richardson haven't spoken in decades. Lately, Grandma Beans doesn't make a lot of sense. But when she tells Dani to find a secret key and envelope that she's hidden, Dani can't ignore her. So she investigates, with the help of her friend, Indri, and her not-friend, Mac. Their investigation takes them deep into the history of Oxford, Mississippi, and the riots surrounding the desegregation of Ole Miss. The deeper they dig, the more secrets they uncover. Were Grandma Beans and Avadelle at Ole Miss the night of the Meredith Riot? And why would they keep it a secret?

The more Dani learns about her grandma's past, the more she learns about herself and her own friendships--and it's not all good news. History and present day collide in this mystery that explores how echoes of the past can have profound consequences.

Susan Vaught is the author of many acclaimed books for teens including Trigger, My Big Fat Manifesto, Going Underground and most recently, Freaks Like Us. She is a practicing psychologist in Kentucky, where she lives with her family and many rescued animals.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781481422802
ISBN 10	1481422804
Title	Things Too Huge to Fix by Saying Sorry
Author	Susan Vaught
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Year published	2017-08-29
Number of pages	368
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.