P.S. Be Eleven

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In late 1960s Brooklyn, eleven-year-old Delphine Gaither returns home after a summer in California. She faces new challenges: her father has a girlfriend, her uncle returns from Vietnam changed, and she starts sixth grade with an unexpected teacher. Amidst these changes, Delphine seeks guidance from her mother through letters, who reminds her to 'be eleven,' encouraging her to embrace her age and navigate the complexities of growing up.

About the author

Rita Williams-Garcia is a much-loved author from America who writes exciting and thoughtful stories for children. One of her most famous books is 'One Crazy Summer', which follows three sisters on a big adventure. Rita’s books are full of lively characters, fun, and heart, making them favourites with young readers everywhere.