
This heartwarming chapter book follows twelve-year-old Missy as she spends her summer picking blueberries with her older brother, Patrick. What starts as a simple way to earn money becomes a journey of self-discovery as Missy grapples with her two best friends moving away, the complexities of her parents' remarriage, and a significant family secret. The story gently explores themes of honesty, loyalty, growing up, and adapting to change, offering a relatable look at the emotional landscape of pre-adolescence and blended families.
To make some extra money, twelve-year-old Missy and her older brother Patrick get summer jobs picking blueberries at a local farm. For Missy, though, it's about more than just money-- it's the perfect distraction from the fact that her two best frien