"The Way Back Home"

New from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers: The Way Back Home by Alecia Whitaker.

About the book, from the publisher:

Music sensation Bird Barrett is hitting the road, headlining her first national tour after the launch of her second album. Singing to sold-out crowds can mess with a girl's sense of perspective, though. Luckily, Bird has her older brother, Dylan, and her best friend, Stella, along for the ride to keep her grounded.

Then Dylan and Stella pair off as more than friends. Feeling left behind, Bird throws herself completely into her performances, cover shoots, and high-profile interviews. And the more she tries to distract herself with her career, the further she pushes everyone away-including her longtime crush, Adam Dean, who joined the tour as her opener. When Bird breaks down, she'll need help to find her footing again. But has she pushed everyone too far? In a life like this one, a country girl needs her family and friends-and maybe an old flame-most of all.

A foot-stompin' finale to Alecia Whitaker's irresistible Wildflower series.

Learn more about the book and author at Alecia Whitaker's website.

The Page 69 Test: Wildflower.

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