The First Magnificent Summer

In this heartfelt middle grade novel, twelve-year-old Victoria Reeves eagerly anticipates a summer with her estranged father, hoping to impress him during their road trip to Ohio. However, her expectations are quickly dashed as she navigates uncomfortable realities, including the presence of his new family and her own struggles with self-worth. Through journal entries and poetry, Victoria chronicles her journey as she confronts the challenges of growing up, discovering her voice, and questioning how her father's attitude shapes her identity as a young woman.