In "Summer of the Gypsy Moths" by Sara Pennypacker, two girls, a runaway named Stella and a girl named Angel, find themselves spending the summer together in a seaside town. They are tasked with caring for the elderly owner of a charming bed-and-breakfast while navigating their own troubled pasts. As they bond over their shared experiences and dreams, they hatch a plan to escape their respective hardships and find a sense of belonging. Their summer adventure leads to self-discovery, friendship, and confronting their fears, ultimately teaching them about love and the importance of family, both chosen and biological. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 288 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Balzer & Bray/Harperteen .

Sara Pennypacker is the author of the award-winning, New York Times best-selling Clementine series, the novel `Summer of the Gypsy Moths', and the picture books `Pierre in Love', `Sparrow Girl', and `Meet the Dullards'. She lives in the US. You can visit her online at www. sarapennypacker. com.