After moving from her beloved Detroit neighborhood to an unfamiliar
suburb on the outskirts of the city, Georgia lies to prevent becoming
disqualified from the contest (which is for Detroit residents only) by
using her aunt Birdie's address. With her older brother deployed to
Vietnam, and her family worried about when--or if--he'll make it home,
Georgia tries to settle into her new life. But she misses the old--her
friend Ceci, the cracks in the sidewalk that used to catch her skates,
the hide-and-seek tree, and the deli on the corner. She wonders if
she'll ever make new friends or feel like she belongs. To make matters
worse, she must also find a way to intercept the contest finalist
announcement that will be mailed to Aunt Birdie's mailbox before her
family uncovers her deception. During that summer, Georgia discovers her
own resiliency in the face of upheaval and the power of truth when lies
ring hollow.