Tara Brenna's mom wants her to make friends and be involved in school. During her final two weeks of school she agrees to steal the principal's goat in exchange for being included in the clique for the remainder of the school year. Unfortunately, she is caught, expelled, and sentenced to two months with her aunt, uncle, and eleven year old cousin in the small town of Willow Falls. During her stay, Tara learns a disturbing secret about her scientist mom; learns about bar mitzvahs; collects items for a mysterious woman in exchange for silence; makes friends, and finally finds a home.
"The universe doesn't care what our motives are, only our actions."
"Everyone should be allowed to keep their secrets..."
The sidelines may be safer, but life is played on the field."
"Everyone can do their part to repair the world."
Mark Twain Award Preliminary Nominee 2013-14
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