¡°Crafted from vulnerable and introspective prose. An absorbing tale that illustrates that knowing one¡¯s ancestry can be an avenue to self-discovery.¡± -- Kirkus Reviews
¡°Things work well here: Alma¡¯s realistic fury about being lied to her entire life; the tangled relationship with Faith¡¯s now-divorced husband, Alma¡¯s stepfather, who wanted to adopt Alma; and Alma¡¯s relationship with Julia. The story moves quickly, and readers will eagerly read to the last page.¡± -- Booklist
¡°A compelling portrait of family and all its flaws, and the freeing power of the truth.¡± -- Publishers Weekly
¡°This is a touching story about the importance of understanding as well as having family, and readers will appreciate Alma¡¯s hard-won new knowledge and peace.¡± -- Bulletin of the Center for Children¡¯s Books
¡°Well-written, emotionally evocative. Strongly recommended for middle grade collections and for any reader who has tried to find truth in the complexities of the past.¡± -- School Library Journal
Carter, Caela [Àú]
Caela Carter is a writer and an educator. She is a graduate of the New School's MFA program in writing for children. She has written three books for middle grade readers: One Speck of Truth, My Life with the Liars, and Forever, or a Long, Long Time, which received three starred reviews, among other accolades. Caela lives in Brooklyn with her family. You can visit her online at www.caelacarter.com.