Lightning couldn’t strike twice, could it?
After a terrible year, Madalyn needs clear skies desperately. Moving in with her great-uncle, Papa Lobo, and switching to a new school is just the first step.
It’s not all rainbows and sunshine, though. Madalyn discovers she’s the only Black girl in her class, and while most of her classmates are friendly, assumptions lead to some serious storms.
Papa Lobo’s long-running feud with neighbor Mrs. Baylor brings wild weather of its own, and Madalyn wonders just how far things will go. But when fire threatens the community, Madalyn discovers that truly being neighborly means more than just staying on your side of the street — it means weathering tough conversations — and finding that together a family can pull through anything.
So, without further ado…here’s Madalyn.
Look at that face – those eyes! I love how …serious she looks, yet how adorable. Madalyn is, like many middle grade protagonists, all heart. She cares a LOT about friends, family, fairness and doing what’s right. The more human beings we get on a topic, though, sometimes the more “right” is a hard word to figure out!
But, like most middle graders, Madalyn tries to figure it out anyway – ’cause that’s part of figuring out yourself.
Isn’t it beautiful? September 7, 2021 is coming sooner than you think!
I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this book! It sounds so good and the cover is BEAUTIFUL.
@Elza Kinde: Thanks! I know the typography is probably a digital font situation, but I still love it, and how it works with the whole flame-covered backpack (which puts the fire in the novel onto the cover) and the clouds clustering around her. I really like G. Bowers’ (http://www.genevab.com/) work.
The attention to detail really makes it a special cover. I’m so happy for you. The dreamy quality is absolutely going to draw readers in!
@Elza: I have an extra ARC I’d be happy to send you! Just tell me where!
That’s such a sweet offer, thank you! My email address is elza.kinde@gmail.com.
That is an insanely gorgeous cover!
@the other scott peterson: Aww, thank you! I know an artist like you especially can appreciate the cartoon-esque style.
I cannot wait! Yay you!
@MaryLee: Thank you!! I can’t believe how cute it is.
What a cool cover!!!!
Looking forward to adding another book to my shelf this autumn. Congratulations.
@divatobe: My goal is to make you have to buy an entire wee bookcase JUST for my stuff. And, clearly, my Pulitzers…