Eleven and Holding

Macy Hollinquest is eleven years old, and dont count on her to change that anytime soon.Her birthday is just days away, but she has no intention of turning twelve without her dad by her side. Hed promised to be there for her big day, and yet hes been gone for monthsaway after his discharge from the army, doing some kind of top secret, important work.So Macys staying eleven, no matter whatthat is, until she meets Ginger, a nice older lady who is searching for her missing dog. Gingers dog search is the perfect cover for Macys attempt to locate her dad. But her hunt puts her on a path to a head-on collision with the truth, where she discovers that knowing can sometimes be a heavy burden. And that change, when finally accepted, comes with an unexpected kind of grace.Mary Penneys earnest, heartfelt story of change, loss, and new beginnings will resonate with young readers on the cusp of new beginnings, and stay in their hearts long after its done.