The Memory Keeper
The Memory Keeper by Jennifer Camiccia is an illustrated edition published by Simon and Schuster on October 13, 2020. This middle-grade debut explores the themes of memory and family through the story of Lulu Carter, a girl with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM). As Lulu navigates her relationships with her parents and her beloved grandmother, she discovers the complexities of memory and the impact of long-buried secrets.
Readers will find a poignant narrative that delves into the bond between Lulu and her grandmother as they confront the challenges of memory loss and the importance of understanding one’s past. With the help of her friends, Lulu embarks on a journey to uncover her grandmother’s hidden traumas, revealing that some secrets may be better left undiscovered. This book addresses social themes and the intricacies of family dynamics, making it a thoughtful exploration of new experiences and the mysteries that shape our lives.
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“A heartfelt tale of an exceptional girl.” —BCCB
“Poignant…heartwarming.” —School Library Journal
Fish in a Tree meets The Thing About Jellyfish in this heartfelt middle grade debut about long-buried secrets, the power of memory, and the bond between a girl and her grandmother.
All Lulu Carter wants is to be seen. But her parents are lost in their own worlds, and Lulu has learned the hard way that having something as rare as HSAM—the ability to remember almost every single moment in her life—won’t make you popular in school.
At least Lulu has Gram, who knows the truth about Lulu’s memory and loves her all the more for it. But Gram has started becoming absentminded, and the more lost she gets, the more she depends on Lulu…until Lulu realizes her memory holds the very key to fixing Gram’s forgetfulness. Once Lulu learns that trauma can cause amnesia, all she needs to do to cure Gram is hunt down that painful moment in Gram’s life.
With her friends Olivia and Max, Lulu digs into Gram’s mysterious past. But they soon realize some secrets should stay buried, and Lulu wonders if she ever knew Gram at all. It’s up to Lulu to uncover the truth before the only person who truly sees her slips away.
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