Claire is the older sister about to graduate from high school. Morgan is the little brother starting junior high in the fall. Together they have been inseparable, that is until recently.
Claire is constantly fighting with their mother. There's yelling and doors slamming as Claire leaves and sometimes doesn't come back for days. This time it started with yelling and ended with porcelain dolls being thrown to the floor. It's been five days this time. Morgan feels left behind, and memories of the good times just aren't enough to make him feel better.
Morgan is thrilled when Claire picks him up in her not so gently used car and promises this day will be for just the two of them. They stop for snacks and drinks before heading off on what she promises will be an adventure.
There are times when it feels like it used to between them, but it is all a bit to uncertain for Morgan. He gets to meet Sasha, Claire's girlfriend, although he's afraid of her giant dog. Claire shows Morgan her secret places including a small park and an awesome waterfall. There's art under a bridge reminding Morgan of the comic they once created together. All the while Morgan knows there's something Claire is trying to tell him, and he's pretty sure it isn't going to be good news.
Author John David Anderson weaves a detailed tale of brother and sister love, well-kept secrets, and inevitable change. Full of emotional ups and downs, KEEP IT LIKE A SECRET is the perfect addition for middle grade and high school collections.
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