Jupitervale: Special Edition

by Stashia Barnaba

Small towns hold BIG secrets in this tropical young adult novel. After being abandoned by her parents at a young age, Abitha fights to maintain a low profile as she raises her sisters. Kat plans to create a better life for her and her daughter by moving back home to Jupitervale. Marie struggles to find strength after her mother’s death, her father’s disappearing acts, and an unhealthy relationship. Harboring a secret love for her best guy friend, Graciela faces an internal conflict of expressing herself or remaining silent. This young adult novel beautifully illustrates the importance of love, friendship, and the consequences of keeping family secrets in a small town.

224 pages, perfect

Published January 1, 2011

About the author

Stashia Barnabá is an award-winning former broadcast journalist and author. Barnabá graduated from the Community College of Allegheny County with a degree in Music as well as Chatham University with a degree in arts management. She currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA.