True (. . . Sort Of) - by Katherine Hannigan (Paperback)

About the Book

From the bestselling author of "Ida B." comes a new tween novel about friendship, school, and finding where you belong.

From the Back Cover

Can friendship save you?

The day Ferris Boyd moves to town, Delly Pattison is sure a special surpresent (a present that is a surprise) is on its way. Instead, Delly ends up in even more trouble than usual.

The Boyds' arrival in River Bluffs means big changes for Brud Kinney, too. He can't believe who he's hanging around with. Ferris Boyd isn't like anyone Delly or Brud have ever known. Ferris is a mystery and a wonder.

Through friendship, though, Delly, Brud, and Ferris discover truths that will change their lives. And bring them the best surpresent of all.

Includes an all-new afterword featuring a short story, photographs by the author, and more

Review Quotes

Praise for Ida B: "An insightful, seemingly intuitive first novel." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Praise for Emmaline and the Bunny: "A small delight, cunningly illustrated by Hannigan's own sweet watercolors, reminiscent of Beatrix Potter's works." - Booklist (starred review)
"With playful, alliterative, fun-to-read-aloud language and its fantastical storyline, this winning, 32-chapter novelette recalls the magical whimsy of Roald Dahl." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"I'm of two minds about Katherine Hannigan's Ida B. The writer in me is jealous; this is exactly the kind of book I wish I had written. But the reader in me, oh the reader in me, she rejoices, this is exactly the kind of book that I want to read." - Kate DiCamillo, Newbery Award-winning author
"Told in carefully crafted language that begs to be read aloud, the story runs the gamut from laugh-out-loud funny to emotionally wrenching. " - School Library Journal
"Delly's profound change in her approach to the world is completely believable, and very touching." - The Horn Book
"Compassionate and powerful, this is sure to be a discussion-starter in book clubs." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books