May 15, 2015
In 1960s England, 16-year-old Maggie Wheaton thinks her biggest problem is convincing her mum to allow her to have a co-ed birthday party, while worrying about whether or not cute Andy will attend. Then Maggie's world collapses as a tragic accident claims the lives of her parents, leaving her in the care of her mum's dear friends, Ruby and Johnnie. But as the estate is being settled, Ruby and Johnnie reveal a shocking truth about Maggie's origins, a revelation that leaves her questioning everything in her life. She runs away to London in the hope of breaking into the music scene. Andy's father, Jack, has promised to be her manager and to help her secure her inheritance, but what he expects in return tears apart Maggie's world once again. But she perseveres, determined to realize her dream of becoming a singer. Maxwell offers powerful testimony to strength, resilience, and what family and love should truly mean.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2015, American Library Association.)