The Fire, The Water and Maudie McGinn

In this contemporary novel, neurodivergent Maudie spends a summer in California with her dad, facing new challenges and emotional turbulence as she navigates a secret about her home life. Forced to evacuate due to a wildfire, she finds herself in a beach town where she yearns to learn how to surf and forge new friendships, all while confronting fears about revealing her truth. As the season unfolds, Maudie’s journey is one of courage, discovery, and resilience.