Face Forward #2 - (Abby in Between) by Megan E Bryant (Hardcover)

About the Book

Ten-year-old Abby McAdams excitedly awaits her eleventh birthday, the end of elementary school, and her first period, navigating life's changes with humor and heart.

Book Synopsis

In the second book of this satisfying young middle-grade series, Abby McAdams has to deal with a lack of privacy, the onset of puberty, and all the other problems that can come with being a preteen!

Abby McAdams knows that BIG things are heading her way.

Her eleventh birthday. Fifth-grade graduation. The end of elementary school! There's also the end-of-year overnight camping trip, and she can't wait to practice her science skills. Additionally, Abby suspects she's probably going to get her period any day now. But after a few false alarms, she's not quite so sure. Can Abby navigate new emotions, friendship dynamics, and her changing body--all while figuring out what kind of person she wants to be?

With plenty of humor and heart, this is an encouraging story of self-discovery, transformations, and forging your own path.

Review Quotes

"A winning sequel that sees the welcome return of a flawed yet bighearted protagonist." --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Megan E. Bryant has written more than 250 children's books for ages ranging from babies to teens. Her most recent novels include the four-book Tiny Geniuses series and the Kirkus-starred and Best Book of the Year-listed Glow. She co-authored her four-book board book series, Citizen Baby, with her husband, historian Daniel O. Prosterman. Megan's other titles include media tie-ins and middle-grade and YA novels for Penguin, Simon & Schuster, Chronicle, Running Press, Disney, HarperCollins, and Scholastic, including two 2009 VOYA Nonfiction Honor Books (Mythlopedia: Oh My Gods! and Mythlopedia: She's All That!). Some of her titles are written under her pen name, Ellie O'Ryan.