The Size of the Truth

In Andrew Smith’s debut middle grade novel, Sam Abernathy confronts his traumatic past after being trapped in a well for three days with a teasing armadillo named Bartleby. Now, battling PTSD and claustrophobia, Sam strives to forge his own path by pursuing his dream of becoming a chef, rather than following his parents' plans for him. He sets his sights on the Blue Creek Days Colonel Jenkins Macaroni and Cheese Cook-Off, all while navigating the challenges of eighth grade and uncovering long-buried memories.