Lily and Dunkin (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780553536744)

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST KIDS BOOKS OF THE YEAR by NPR - New York Public Library - JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION - GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS

For readers who enjoyed Wonder and Counting by 7's, award-winning author Donna Gephart crafts a compelling story about two remarkable young people: Lily, a transgender girl, and Dunkin, a boy dealing with bipolar disorder. Their powerful journey, perfect for fans of Wonder, will shred your heart, then stitch it back together with kindness, humor, bravery, and love.

Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you're in the eighth grade.

Dunkin Dorfman, birth name Norbert Dorfman, is dealing with bipolar disorder and has just moved from the New Jersey town he's called home for the past thirteen years. This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also hiding from a painful secret makes it even worse.

One summer morning, Lily Jo McGrother meets Dunkin Dorfman, and their lives forever change.

Author: Donna Gephart
ISBN-10: 0553536745
ISBN-13: 9780553536744
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Language: English
Published: 05/03/2016
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.80w x 1.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 181891 / Lily and Dunkin


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/15/2016 pg. 75
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2016
Publishers Weekly 03/07/2016
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2016 - Recommended - Better Than Most
BookPage 05/01/2016
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2016

About the Author
Donna Gephart's award-winning novels are packed with humor and heart. They include Death by Toilet Paper; Olivia Bean, Trivia Queen; How to Survive Middle-School; and As if Being 12-3/4 Isn't Bad Enough, My Mother Is Running for President! Donna is a popular speaker at schools, conferences, and book festivals. For reading guides, resources, writing tips, and more, visit donnagephart.com.