It All Comes Down to This

By Karen English

Book Overview

It's 1965, Los Angeles. All twelve-year-old Sophie wants to do is write her book, star in the community play, and hang out with her friend Jennifer. But she's the new black kid in a nearly all-white neighborhood; her beloved sister, Lily, is going away to college soon; and her parents' marriage is rocky. There's also her family's new, disapproving housekeeper to deal with. When riots erupt in nearby Watts and a friend is unfairly arrested, Sophie learns that life--and her own place in it--is even more complicated than she'd once thought.

Leavened with gentle humor, this story is perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia.

How does a girl find her voice when the world around her is changing so fast?

A Heartfelt Coming of Age Story: Twelve-year-old Sophie is an aspiring writer trying to make sense of her parents' rocky marriage, her first crush, and her own changing identity.1960s Los Angeles Setting: Experience the summer of 1965 as Sophie's family becomes the first to integrate their neighborhood, just as the historic Watts Riots change the city forever.The Power of Sisterhood: A moving look at the unbreakable bond between two sisters as Sophie prepares to say goodbye to her beloved role model, Lily, who is leaving for college.Navigating Prejudice and Friendship: When Sophie, a Black girl, and Jennifer, a white girl, become best friends, they must confront the prejudices of their neighbors and classmates together.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0544839579
• ISBN13: 9780544839571
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7