Not about a Boy Action & Adventure - Pirates a young girl in Texas

a young girl in Texas is obsessed with becoming a modern-day knight and thwarting supernatural evil—for fans of Mighty Jack

and increasingly frustrated by her strained relationship with her successful but emotionally closed-off father

When a curious incident on the beach leaves them with supernatural powers and monsters start attacking the city

and weaving in the history of Black America

are scraping by in an East Oakland apartment complex optimistically called the Regal-Hi

Not about a Boy Action & Adventure - Pirates a young girl in Texas"This debut is a gritty teen drama full of mature themes that unfurl in compassionate ways and will resonate with many readers Heartbreaking and powerful." Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Lucid and luminous." ALA Booklist "Holliss powerful and compassionate debut novel is an intimate and nuanced portrayal of a resilient and troubled young womans journey toward self acceptance An emotionally rich and complex coming of age story. Amlie is a well