Allison Strout is a writing tutor for middle school and high school students. Next Door to Happy is her debut novel. She lives in New York City and Maine.
"Strout creates vivid portrayals of Violet and Reggie as well as
several secondary characters, while showing the strengths and
weaknesses of the two families. . . . A perceptive first
novel."—Booklist
"Strout captures family chaos, sibling rivalries, and the delicate
nature of new bonds via two protagonists who bravely build
confidence in their unique identities."—Publishers Weekly
"A tender exploration of a budding friendship between two
introspective tweens."—Kirkus Reviews
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