True to Form

In Elizabeth Berg's True to Form, 13-year-old Katie Nash navigates a tumultuous summer in 1961, juggling baby-sitting for the lively Wexler boys and caring for her elderly neighbor, Mrs. Randolph. Complicating her summer is an unwanted induction into her new friend Cynthia's controlling Girl Scout troop. A trip to her hometown in Texas offers a glimmer of hope, but as she faces change and betrayal, Katie discovers the importance of relying on herself. This heartfelt novel captures the complexities of adolescence and the journey of self-discovery.