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A Secret Shared
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Newbery Medal–winning author Patricia MacLachlan paints a moving portrait of what it means to be a family, the power of love, and the importance of bringing the truth out into the light, in this beautiful and profound story about adoption, now available in paperback.
Nora and Ben’s younger sister, Birdy, loves to keep secrets. She surprises her family more than once: She hides a kitten in her room, and she writes a beautiful poem. One day, Birdy watches her mother spit into a tube, ready to send it off to find out more about herself and where her family came from. Birdy spits into a tube, too, when no one sees her.
But when the test results come back, they are a surprise. Birdy is seemingly not related to Nora and Ben’s parents. But if she is adopted, how could that have happened without the children knowing?
Nora and Ben must learn when to keep a secret, who to go to for help, and eventually, how to solve this secret for the entire family.
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The reviews praise A Secret Shared for its lyrical writing and the way it explores the theme of what makes a family, focusing on the bonds of love and truth. The language and narrative are described as elegant and simple, appealing to readers transitioning into chapter books. Critics highlight the profound yet approachable depiction of familial relationships and the warmth of the story's message.
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ISBN: 9780062885883
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 August 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Katherine Tegen Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 109g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Patricia MacLachlan is the best-selling author of many beloved books for young readers, including SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL, winner of the Newbery Medal. Her novels for young readers include ARTHUR FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME, THE FACTS AND FICTIONS OF MINNA PRATT, SKYLARK, CALEB’S STORY, MORE PERFECT THAN THE MOON, and GRANDFATHER’S DANCE. She is also the author of many timeless picture books, including THREE NAMES, WHO LOVES ME?, WHAT YOU KNOW FIRST, ALL THE PLACES TO LOVE, PAINTING THE WIND, BITTLE, and ONCE I ATE A PIE, several of which she co-wrote with her daughter, Emily. She lives with her husband and two border terriers in Williamsburg, Massachusetts.
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