The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn

In this contemporary novel, neurodivergent Maudie eagerly anticipates a summer with her dad, yet she grapples with the burden of a troubling secret about her mom and new stepdad. As a wildfire forces them to evacuate to a beach town, Maudie finds herself longing to surf and making new friends, while her autism slowly feels less daunting. However, the weight of her hidden truth looms large, challenging her to find the courage to confide in her dad and reshape her summer experience.