The Animal, the Vegetable, and John D Jones

Clara and Deanie are on vacation to see their dad—so why do they have to spend time with his new girlfriend and her annoying son?

After their parents’ divorce, sisters Clara and Deanie are more than happy to have some time alone with their father during a beach vacation. After all, nobody dotes on them as much as their father. But it turns out dad has different plans for their trip. He’s brought along his girlfriend and her son: the snotty, completely un-fun John D. Jones. But when disaster strikes, this group of distrustful semi-relations must come together quickly to avoid a major tragedy. This absorbing story of mixed-up families shows how emotional bonds stay strong even when parents move apart.

This ebook features an illustrated biography of Betsy Byars including rare images from the author’s personal collection.