by Lois Lowry
First published 1986
Thirteen-year-old Anastasia is navigating the treacherous waters of adolescence. She's determined to conquer the art of rope climbing, but her real challenge lies in managing a crush on her gym teacher and playing Cupid for her recently widowed uncle. As Anastasia's world shifts and expands, she must find the courage to embrace the changes and follow her heart, no matter where it leads.
Genres: fiction, romance, coming-of-age, contemporary, adolescence, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family, second-chance
160 pages · Paperback · Clarion Books