Sally J. Pla

Maudie has been waiting and waiting for the summer with her dad. When she arrives at his house, they get evacuated due to a wild fire. After a night in a shelter, they head to the coastal California town where her dad grew up. Maudie decides to learn to surf while she is there as a surprise to her dad.
Life with her mom and step-dad is rough. It is clear that Maudie is keeping a secret but it is a slow reveal.
Maudie is autistic and the book gives insight into how that impacts her life and dealing with sensory issues.
This book is not one I would've picked up on my own but was a great read that had me turning pages to find out what would happen next!… (more)