Honestly Elliott -- Gillian McDunn - Hardcover

Highly-acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer, Gillian McDunn explores boyhood in a funny, big-hearted story about a kid trying to find the best way to be his best self.

Elliott has been struggling since his closest friend moved away, and he's not too sure where he fits into his own family, especially since his newly remarried dad and stepmom are expecting a baby. His grades aren't too great, he's always forgetting things, and he doesn't really like sports. All together, the result is someone the complete opposite of his dad--a fact they're both very aware of. Elliott's only solace is cooking, where he can control the outcome, testing exciting recipes and watching his favorite cooking shows.

When he's paired with the super smart and popular Maribel for a school-wide project, Elliott worries they won't see eye to eye. But Maribel is also looking for a new way to show others her true self and this project could be the chance they've both been waiting for. Sometimes the least likely friends help you see a new side to things . . . and sometimes you have to make a few mistakes before you figure out what's right.

Acclaim for Caterpillar Summer
An Indies Introduce Pick
A Texas Bluebonnet Selection
A Parents Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
An Amazon Best Book of the Year

Author: Gillian McDunn
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 03/01/2022
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.80w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781547606252
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 514124 / Honestly Elliott


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2022
Publishers Weekly 01/24/2022
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2022
Booklist 03/01/2022 pg. 56
School Library Journal 04/01/2022 pg. 137

About the Author

Gillian McDunn is the author of These Unlucky Stars, The Queen Bee and Me, and Caterpillar Summer, which received two starred reviews, and was selected for the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List, and Kirkus Reviews and Parents magazine Best Books of the Year lists. When she isn't reading or writing, she is probably cooking, traveling, or spending time with her family. She lives near Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and children, and a very silly dog named Friday.

www.gillianmcdunn.com
@gillianmcdunn