About This Book

Ann M. Martin, author of the Newbery Honor book A Corner of the Universe, explores the delicate bonds of family in her most captivating novel yet.

Ellie, who is about to start 6th grade in the small town of Spectacle, NY, is the oldest child in her off-center family. Her father works construction jobs, while her mother, Doris, has only one dream — to become a rich and famous actress. But when that dream leads to Doris's abandonment of the family, it is Ellie who is called upon to take charge.

Praise for Here Today

"Martin paints a well-articulated picture of the times, but it is her memorable characters that shine here." — School Library Journal

About the Authors or Illustrators

Ann M. Martin

The author of best-selling tween-pleasing Babysitter Club books, this Award-winning author also wrote the Main Street series, A Dog's Life, the historical novels Belle Teal and Here Today, and the Newbery Honor book A Corner of the Universe. Working with others authors, Ann co-wrote P.S. Longer Letter Later and Snail Mail No More, with Paula Danziger, and The Doll People, with Laura Godwin.

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