{"product_id":"one-speck-of-truth-isbn-9780062672681","title":"One Speck of Truth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming and poignant story that explores the bonds of family and the importance of knowing your own history, from the critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eMy Life with the Liars\u003c\/i\u003e and the ALA Notable Book \u003ci\u003eForever, or a Long, Long Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlma has everything she needs, except answers to her questions. Her mother won’t tell her why her beloved stepfather, Adam, is suddenly gone this summer. Or about life in Portugal, where her parents met. Not even about her father, who Alma cannot find, no matter how many graveyards she searches with her best friend, Julia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen Alma’s mother shocks her by moving them both to Lisbon so Alma can fall in love with the vibrant city where her father grew up. There she discovers she has more family than she could have imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe hopes Portugal holds the answers she’s been desperately searching for, but it turns out finding the truth may be more complicated than she, or her mother, bargained for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when every answer only leads to more questions?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Search for a Father:\u003c\/b\u003e Alma is sure her father is buried somewhere nearby. But what if the truth isn’t in any graveyard at all?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Mother-Daughter Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Alma’s mom won't answer any questions, and their surprise move to a new country only deepens the mystery and tests their bond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA New Life in Portugal:\u003c\/b\u003e From the winding streets of Lisbon to a grandmother and cousin she never knew she had, Alma discovers a whole new side to her family and her history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUncovering the Truth:\u003c\/b\u003e A heartfelt middle grade book about one girl's search for where she comes from, perfect for readers who love a story full of twists and heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Crafted from vulnerable and introspective prose. An absorbing tale that illustrates that knowing one’s ancestry can be an avenue to self-discovery.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a touching story about the importance of understanding as well as having family, and readers will appreciate Alma’s hard-won new knowledge and peace.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Things work well here: Alma’s realistic fury about being lied to her entire life; the tangled relationship with Faith’s now-divorced husband, Alma’s stepfather, who wanted to adopt Alma; and Alma’s relationship with Julia. The story moves quickly, and readers will eagerly read to the last page.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A compelling portrait of family and all its flaws, and the freeing power of the truth.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Well-written, emotionally evocative. Strongly recommended for middle grade collections and for any reader who has tried to find truth in the complexities of the past.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889252200677,"sku":"NP9780062672681","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062672681.jpg?v=1730230845","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/one-speck-of-truth-isbn-9780062672681","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}