Tallahassee Higgins

By Mary Downing Hahn

Book Overview

"Out of sight, out of mind." That's what Tallahassee Higgins's mother, Liz, always says about her ex-boyfriends. But now that Tallahassee has been sent to live with her aunt and uncle in Maryland so Liz can start a movie career in California, the words are taking on new meaning.

Aunt Thelma says that Liz is gone for good, but Talley is sure her mother will come for her. So who cares if mean Aunt Thelma hates her, if she's failing sixth grade, or if the kids at school think she's a liar? It's not like she's staying in Maryland forever.

Unless Aunt Thelma is right and Liz isn't coming back.

A Heartbreaking Mother-Daughter Story: Twelve-year-old Talley is left with relatives in Maryland when her beautiful, unreliable mother, Liz, chases a dream of stardom in California.Uncovering Family Secrets: While exploring her mother's past, Talley discovers the truth about the father she never knew--a boy named Johnny Russell whose story changes everything.The Pain of Not Fitting In: At her new school, Talley's stories about her "movie star" mom make her a target, leaving her feeling more alone than ever.Finding a True Friend: Just when she needs one most, Talley meets Jane, a neighbor who becomes her first real friend and ally in a confusing new world.A Classic Coming of Age Novel: A timeless and emotional middle grade book about resilience, discovering who you are, and learning that family is more complicated than you ever imagined.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618752463
• ISBN13: 9780618752461
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7

Customer Reviews

Tallahassee Higgins

My 11 year old daughter loved this book! She said that sha didn't want o put it down and that the story plot was unique. Like I said, she LOVED it!!!!

tallahassee higgins

this is a very touching story about a mom who leaves her child with her brother dan and tallahassees aunt thelma who is not fond of tallahasse or her mom liz. tallahassee is on a sourch to find her long lost father who she thinks died in war. soon tallahassee discovers a shocking secret about liz well liz ever send for her read the book to find out

VERY REALISTIC ! WONDERFUL BOOK

I am a 25 year old playwright. I just read this book and I regret I hadn't read it when I was in grade school. It was very realstic and Mary Downing Hahn is an amazing author who blends suspense with a bit of horror ( somtimes) and adds a whole twist of reality. I recomend this book to grade school children and adults who haven't read t

The book was outrageous from start to finish!

I liked this book because it was a 12yr old my age,she has just about any problems an average middle schooler has.But her mom couldn't afford to take care of her.Tallahassee was an outgoing, understanding character and she supported friends and family.Now thats why I like this book!

Great!

This is a wonderful book for all ages! I enjoyed very much. It's definatly a 2 thumbs up!