Only Black Girls in Town series-Slacker joins the Mayo Fusiliers as

joins the Mayo Fusiliers as the Peninsular war begins

this deluxe illustrated edition featuring Jim Kay’s amazing full-color pictures

A deeply moving portrait of a girl in a world that owes her nothing

Your teens will be astonished by this powerful and poignant look at family and the way trauma is passed down

But as the explosive secrets of the past come to light

Only Black Girls in Town series-Slacker joins the Mayo Fusiliers as*SIGNED BOOKPLATE* Beach loving surfer Alberta has been the only black girl in town for years. Alberta's best friend, Laramie, is the closest thing she has to a sister, but there are some things even Laramie can't understand. When the bed and breakfast across the street finds new owners, Alberta is ecstatic to learn the family is black and they have a 12 year old daughter just like her. Alberta is positive she and the new girl, Edie, will be fast