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When her unconventional parents finally agree to settle down in one place, twelve-year-old Cayenne's dreams come true - but the reality of fitting in is much harder than she imagined. Acclaimed author Jessica Vitalis crafts an unforgettable historical novel-in-verse about belonging, family, and social class for fans of Lisa Fipps's Starfish and Jasmine Warga's Other Words for Home.Cayenne and her family drift from place to place, living in their van. It hasn't been a bad life - Cayenne and her mother birdwatch in every new location, they have a cozy setup in their van, and they sing and dance and bond over campfires most nights. But they've never belonged anywhere.As Cayenne enters seventh grade, her parents decide to settle down in a small Montana town.
About the Author
Jessica Vitalis is a Columbia MBA-wielding writer specializing in middle grade literature. An American expat, she now lives in Canada with her husband and two precocious daughters. She loves traveling, sailing, and scuba diving, but when she's at home she can usually be found recording book talks for Magic in the Middle or changing the batteries in her heated socks. THE WOLF'S CURSE (Greenwillow/HarperCollins) was her debut novel. A standalone companion, THE RABBIT'S GIFT, comes out October 25th, 2022, followed by COYOTE QUEEN 2023) and an untitled novel (2024) . Learn more at jessicavitalis. com.
