Pamela Paul

2 months ago | publishersweekly.com | Vera Brosgol |Jacob Weinstein |Pamela Paul |Maria Russo

Life has been rough for fourth grader Oliver and his mother since his father died. After a short period spent unhoused, their luck seems to be changing for the better: Oliver’s idiosyncratic, recently deceased aunt Barbara bequeaths the duo an apartment in her will. Now Oliver attends exclusive Whittle Academy, where his mother works as a custodian and student concierge. Surrounded by classmates from wealthy and influential families, Oliver keenly notes differences in their circumstances.