One of Us

All that Pearl knows can be encapsulated in one word: Seed. It is the isolated community that she was born into. It is the land that she sows and reaps. It is the center of her family and everything that means home. And it is all kept under the watchful eye of Papa S.

At fifteen years old, Pearl is finally old enough to be chosen as Papa S.'s companion. She feels excitement . . . and surprising trepidation that she cannot explain. The arrival of a new family into the Seed community -- particularly the teenage son, Ellis -- only complicates the life and lifestyle that Pearl has depended upon as safe and constant. Ellis is compelling, charming, and worldly, and he seems to have a lot of answers to questions Pearl has never thought to ask. But as Pearl digs to the roots of the truth, only she can decide what she will allow to come to the surface.

Lisa Heathfield's suspenseful, scintillating debut features a compelling voice that combines blithe naïtÃ(c)keen observation, and sincere emotion.

Author: Waudby
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Published: 02/25/2015
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.60w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9780762457991

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 182762 / One of Us


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/24/2015
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2015
School Library Journal 10/01/2015 pg. 118
Booklist 10/15/2015 pg. 57
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2015 - Recommended - Readable

About the Author
Jeannie Waudby grew up in Hong Kong and now lives with her husband and three children in London, where she teaches English and she is a member of British SCBWI. One of Us is her debut novel.