A Scar like a River

In Lisa Graff's intriguing coming-of-age tale, thirteen-year-old Fallon Little grapples with the weight of a secret surrounding the scar on her face and the darker truth behind it. As she navigates the challenges of school plays and shifting friendships, the death of her Uncle Geebie brings a series of tumultuous events that threaten to unravel her carefully maintained facade. Amidst the chaos, Fallon must confront not only her past but also the looming secrets that could change her life forever. Through powerful storytelling, Graff highlights the importance of facing one's history as a means of finding healing.