![]() The realistic dialogue and sensitive first-person narration convey Rose’s naïveté and confusion, and Windy’s comfort in her own skin contrasts with Rose’s uncertainty. Rose waxes nostalgic for past summers even as she rejects some old pursuits as too childlike and mimics the older teens. Jillian and Mariko Tamaki ( Skim, 2008) skillfully portray the emotional ups and downs of a girl on the cusp of adolescence in this eloquent graphic novel. Though her friendship with Windy, a younger girl, remains strong, Rose is increasingly curious about the town’s older teens, especially Dunc, a clerk at the general store. Rose’s parents argue constantly, and she is painfully aware of her mother’s unhappiness. It’s “a place where beer grows on trees and everyone can sleep in until eleven,” but this year’s getaway is proving less idyllic than those of the past. Rose’s family has always vacationed in Awago Beach. A summer of family drama, secrets and change in a small beach town. ![]()
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