Staying Nine

Staying Nine by Conrad, Pam. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780064403771.

Nine-year-old Heather thinks her life is perfect just the way it is. Why should she ruin it by turning ten? So instead of a birthday party, she and her mom plan an unbirthday party -- with a cake but no candles, guests but no presents and absolutely no singing "Happy Birthday." But the party doesnt go exactly as planned. And with the help of her Uncle Lous girlfriend, Rosa Rita, Heather realizes that maybe staying nine isnt the best thing after all....Nine-year-old Heather thinks her life is perfect the way it is. Why should she ruin it by turning ten? So she and her mother plan an UN-birthday party, with a cake, but no candles, guests but no presents, and absolutely no singing. But when the party rolls around, things dont go exactly as planned. And with the help of her uncles girlfriend, Heather realizes that maybe staying nine isnt such a great idea after all . . .From well-loved author Pam Conrad, this is a touching tale about a young girl facing the challenge of growing up. "Captures a few pivotal days in a young girls life. A story delivered with grace and depth." Starred Review/Booklist