The Great Gatsby meets I Capture the Castle in this gorgeously dreamy coming-of-age romance perfect for fans of A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue.It is the summer of 1929. Lou Trevelyan is a small-town girl with big dreams of becoming a writer. Then she meets the Cardew siblings: the bubbly Caitlin and her handsome, enigmatic brother, Robert. Lou is swept into their glittering whirlwind of moonlit parties, unrivaled glamour, and whispered secrets. As she falls deeper into the world of high society, Lou must find a way to stay true to herself . . . and her heart.
On sale: June 23, 2020
Age: 12 and up
Grade: Grade 7 & Up
Page count: 384 Pages
ISBN: 9780593127223
Reading level: Lexile: 820L
LAURA WOOD is an academic and a writer. She is the winner of the Montegrappa Scholastic Prize for New Children's Writing and the author of the Poppy Pym series. Visit her at lauraclarewood.com or find her on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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Appealing. . . . The happy ending is an antidote to today’s harsh reality fiction.” —
Booklist“The dialogue between Lou and Robert is
as sparkling as champagne. . . . The happy ending is sigh-worthy—readers who would have preferred a more hopeful conclusion to
The Great Gatsby will find it here.” —
The Bulletin“
Charmingly frothy. . . . A light, escapist read.” —
Kirkus Reviews“
Readers who are not ready for the classics may find a satisfying escape in Lou’s journey, and perhaps inspiration to check out the originals.” —
School Library Journal
