This charming story about three California sisters spending the summer
on Cape Cod is perfect for fans of The Penderwicks--as a starred ALA
Booklist review raved--and The Mother-Daughter Book Club.
Though Marigold, Zinnia, and Lily Silver couldn't be more different,
they're all excited about summer vacation. Twelve-year-old Marigold is
hoping to get her first kiss from her big crush, while Zinnia, eleven,
will most likely spend her time in Marigold's shadow. And five-year-old
Lily, though angelic, has a knack for stirring up mischief wherever she
goes.
But all of their plans come crashing down when the sisters' parents send
them to Cape Cod to visit their Aunt Sunny. Small-town life is not
what these LA girls had in mind. They must adjust, however, to things
like sharing a room and living without a TV. With the help of Aunt
Sunny's cheery disposition and her yummy brownies, though, the girls are
quickly won over, and before Marigold, Zinnie, and Lily know it, they're
cracking lobster shells at clambakes, making new friends, and even
organizing a local talent show.
Full of moments both humorous and reflective, The Forget-Me-Not Summer
is a story about three girls facing their fears, adjusting to change,
and learning how to band together as the strongest version of
themselves: sisters. Be sure to catch the sequel, The Brightest Stars
of Summer, for more fun on Cape Cod!