SYNOPSIS

After a humiliating event and overwhelming peer pressure, 16-year-old Josie flees her home to spend the summer with her Aunt on a South Carolina island. Her fresh start turns into the summer of her dreams as friendships grow, romance blossoms, and a series of thefts surround her with excitement. However, when tragedy strikes someone close to her, Josie realizes there are more important things than her reputation. As she sets out to solve the mystery she has become entangled in, she not only realizes the importance of relying on her faith but along the way also discovers who God wants her to be. Gold Medal Moonbeam Book Award Winner

VFAVE CONTRIBUTOR COMMENTARY

This book is written with relatable characters and with a storyline that captivates both teen guys and girls.

VFAVE CONTRIBUTOR

Team Virtue

EVERYDAY VIRTUES TO LOOK FOR

NEWS & REVIEWS

Catholicmom.com: Articles by Leslea Wahl

Connect with Leslea and her articles to strengthen moms...especailly on the teen parenting journey. Read More

Catholic Teen Books: Leslea Wahl

Get a quick introduction to the full collection of Leslea's books. Plus, discover in just a click, all the Catholic Teen Book authors who are teamed up with Leslea to create high quality, compelling and inspiring fiction for teens that is built on a solid Catholic worldview...with NO preachy "aftertaste". Read More

Lit by the Tree: Author Interview - Leslea Wahl

Get to know the author behind the great novel for teens: An Unexpected Role. Read More