Mostly the Honest Truth

A pitch-perfect story exploring the many meanings of family, Jody J. Little’s tough yet tender debut is perfect for fans of Leslie Connor and Katherine Paterson.

After Pop is sent back to rehab, Jane Pengilly arrives at her newest foster home determined to stick to the straight and narrow and get back to her beloved dad as soon as she can. It’s not the first time they’ve been apart, but Jane’s determined it will be the last.

Twelve days out in the boonies of Three Boulders makes Jane miss Pop more than ever. But as the days go by, she realizes that family is more than who you’re related to—and that a home can be found in the unlikeliest of places.

Mostly the Honest Truth sparkles with a fully realized supporting cast, a safe and supporting setting, and a writer whose ability to imbue her stories with love and hope marks her an author to watch.

One girl’s simple plan to reunite with her dad. One community that will change her definition of home forever.

• A Powerful Father-Daughter Story: Jane loves her Pop more than anything. But when he goes back to rehab, she has to be strong enough for both of them.
• Found Family: Arriving in the remote community of Three Boulders, Jane doesn’t want to make friends. She soon learns that the family you choose can be as real as the one you’re born into.
• A Moving Foster Care Novel: Jane is determined this will be her last foster home. She’s counting the twelve days until she can go home—but home might be more complicated than she thinks.
• Hope and Resilience: A heartfelt and honest look at dealing with a parent’s alcoholism, perfect for young readers navigating complex family situations.