1, 2009 In an unusual inciting incident for what is essentially a feel-good comedy, Yee’s cleverly conceived and executed new tale begins to rock when Maybe’s stepfather-to-be tries to rape her. Hilarious, heartbreaking and heartwarming, the characters in ABSOLUTELY MAYBE will stay with you long after you’ve finished the book. ABSOLUTELY MAYBE by Lisa Yee RELEASE DATE: Feb. Plus, a trio of terrifying toddlers, and Jessica, the proprietor of Benito’s Taco Truck #3. Maybe hadn’t counted on being homeless-and finding her father becomes nearly impossible.īut what Maybe discovers along the way is an aging movie star, an insecure model, and a famous photographer. Scholastic/Levine, 16.99 (288pp) ISBN 978-4-3 Moving from middle grade into YA fiction, Yee ( Millicent Min, Girl Genius ) brings both a flair. However, Los Angeles is nothing like she thought it would be. This story is about Maybe who runs away to California in search of her biological father in the company of. Meet Maybelline "Maybe" Chestnut - Goth girl and daughter of Chessy Chestnut, owner of the number one (and only) charm school in Kissimmee, Florida. When Chessy refuses to tell Maybe who her father is - or to protect her from her latest scuzzball fiance - Maybe heads to California to find her biological dad, who doesn’t even know she exists.Īccompanied by her friends, budding filmmaker, Hollywood, and the irrepressible Thammasat Tantipinichwong Schneider (Ted for short), Maybe is ready to get on with her life. Detailed plot synopsis reviews of Absolutely Maybe.
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