Description
In 1934 Key West, Beans—one of the island’s sharpest “barefoot conchs”—has a talent for spotting lies, even when the whole town seems to survive on them. With the Great Depression tightening its grip, Beans and his friends navigate a world where stories replace jobs and money, and where grown-ups bend the truth to keep going. But when Beans decides to make his own bold plans, the consequences force him to confront what honesty costs—and what it can build. Blending humor with a coming-of-age heart, this historical novel explores resilience, community, and the difference between harmless exaggeration and real integrity. Jennifer L. Holm’s lively, cinematic storytelling brings Depression-era Florida to life with warmth, wit, and unforgettable character dynamics.
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paperback
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published Aug 30, 2016
210 pages
ISBN: 9780553510393
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First Published
2016
Language
eng
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