![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s peopled with characters so rich, so beautifully imperfect, that it’s hard to believe they’re not real.” - Kate Messner, author of Sugar and Ice “PEARL is so many things… it’s part family drama, part romance, and part mystery. T he Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Bean’s grief at learning the unfortunate situation surrounding her birth and its ramifications is deftly rendered, offering up a raw, unmitigated picture of a little girl lost.the hopefulness of Henry and Bean’s relationship is a welcome bit of optimism in this evocative tale that is sure to linger with readers." The book's forthright, first-person narrative and believable dialogue will draw readers into her story, from the wretchedly botched funeral to the head-spinning glimpses into her mother's teen years to the heartache and fear that her family's history may have tainted Henry and clouded their future. “Knowles has perfectly told an intriguing story of dysfunctional characters who cannot, will not, or are unable to communicate because of fear.fear of learning the truth, fear of hurting others, fear of losing love.” ![]() “A touching family melodrama about the corrosive nature of secrets and the cleansing power of honesty.” - Kirkus But this is real life, not a TV drama, and some things are too important to lose.” Pearl (aka Bean) has watched enough hours of the TV version to know all about sudden plot twists and dark secrets. ![]()
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