In "Violets Are Blue" by Barbara Dee, the story follows the journey of a young girl navigating the complexities of friendship, family, and her own identity. As she deals with the challenges of adolescence, including the ups and downs of growing up, she discovers the power of self-acceptance and the importance of genuine connections. The narrative is infused with themes of resilience and the bittersweet nature of change, as the protagonist learns to embrace her uniqueness while facing the realities of her relationships and the world around her. It's a heartwarming tale of growth and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 9-13 years.

There are 320 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Aladdin Paperbacks .

Barbara Dee is the author of several middle grade novels including Maybe He Just Likes You, Everything I Know About You, Halfway Normal, and Star-Crossed. Her books have received several starred reviews and been included on many best-of lists, including the ALA Rainbow List Top Ten, the Chicago Public Library Best of the Best, and the NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. Star-Crossed was also a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist. Barbara is one of the founders of the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival. She lives with her family, including a naughty cat named Luna and a sweet rescue hound dog named Ripley, in Westchester County, New York.