Bibliograph

The complete book of aspen, Danna Smith, DNA Sucks at Keeping Secrets

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Label

The complete book of aspen, Danna Smith, DNA Sucks at Keeping Secrets

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The complete book of aspen

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Danna Smith

Summary

When Aspen's best friend gives her a DNA test kit, a half teaspoon of spit is all it takes to discover her entire life has been a lie. My best friend, Sophie says DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. The genetic code that determines the why, the what, and the who of every living thing. Cells. Nucleotides. Double Helix. Whatever. All I've learned is DNA sucks at keeping secrets. Learning that her beloved late father was not her biological father-and that her mother had deceived her-ignites a wild storm of emotions. Aspen struggles with her identity and the burden of being the gatekeeper of this closely guarded family secret. When her mother refuses to reveal her biological father's name, Aspen sets out on a courageous journey to find him. A heartbreakingly hopeful novel in verse by award-winning author, Danna Smith, based on her true DNA experience. Backmatter includes an author's note and explanation of poetic forms

Target audience

adult

Creator