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Acampora, Paul

Confusion Is Nothing New

183 pp. | Scholastic | May, 2018 | Trade ISBN 978-1-338-20999-0 $16.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-338-21001-9
(2) 4-6 Ellie is upset that her absentee mother has died--and surprised to discover that Mom was in a band. With the help of witty best friend Daniel, principal Sister Stephanie, and Sister Stephanie's rock musician brother Mr. Leary, Ellie comes to terms with her mother's lack of interest in mothering. The characters' relationships (including Ellie's prickly-but-affectionate bond with her dad) are a particular strength of this multilayered, thought-provoking read.
Reviewer: Sarah Rettger | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2018

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