The Top-Secret Journal of Fiona Claire Jardin

In this humorous, heartbreaking--and hopeful--novel, a young girl struggles to come to terms with her parents' divorce. Funny, poignant, and above all, honest, Fiona's journal entries reveal a roller coaster of emotions as she tries to cope in a world that's been turned upside down. This story is sure to strike a chord with anyone--young or old--who has experienced the comfort and turmoil of family life.

About the author

Robin Cruise is the author of several books for young readers, including the picture book Only You, illustrated by Caldecott Honor winner Margaret Chodos-Irvine, and the novels The Top-Secret Journal of Fiona Claire Jardin and Fiona's Private Pages. She lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Summary

In this humorous, heartbreaking--and hopeful--novel, a young girl struggles to come to terms with her parents’ divorce. Funny, poignant, and above all, honest, Fiona’s journal entries reveal a roller coaster of emotions as she tries to cope in a world that’s been turned upside down. This story is sure to strike a chord with anyone--young or old--who has experienced the comfort and turmoil of family life.

Product details

• Authors: Robin Cruise
• Assisted by: Deborah Halverson (Editor)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2000
• EAN: 9780152023942
• ISBN: 978-0-15-202394-2
• No. of pages: 160
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning > Adventure, activity stories, entertainment; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Assimilation *, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Humorous / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Family / Marriage & Divorce *, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Marriage & Divorce, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Mental Illness *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Humorous / Dark Humor