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What I Thought Was True

by Huntley FITZPATRICK
10 CDs. 12:51 hrs. Listening Library. 2015. $60. ISBN 9781101891209. digital download.
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Gr 8 Up—Gwendolyn Castle is ready for new possibilities. After growing up on the island of Seashell, CT, she wants to discover what else the world has to offer—off-island. She's good hearted and helps her family as much as she can by working long days and taking care of her brother, who has special needs, but Gwen also wants to enjoy her last summer on the beach with her friends. Unfortunately, she can't stop running into her biggest mistake ever, Cassidy Somers, who proves that not everything is what it seems. Narrator Erin Spencer lends authenticity to protagonist Gwen Castle and the real-life situations she navigates. Her cadences and rhythms give the right voice to each character. Spencer's soft-spoken charm will keep listeners wanting more. A heartfelt coming-of-age story of friendship and first love.
VERDICT A good summer listen for fans of Sarah Dessen.
Reviewed by Jennifer Mann, Ypsilanti District Library, MI , Jul 01, 2015

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