How could Ant MacPherson possibly tell her parents the truth all of the time?  They never understand anything!  The only person in her family Ant admits to being related to is her little dog, Pistachio.  She writes notes in her journal to her "real mom" and tells people at school that she's adopted. But when a concerned teacher sees the truth about Ant and her lies, it seems that Ant may be in for a big change. . . . 

"I love this book.  Gennifer is an exciting new voice." -Paula Danziger

"Funny, moving, and completely believable, this is a fine first novel." -Booklist

"This funny, touching story of twelve-year-old Antonia MacPherson heralds the arrival of a fresh new voice in literature for young people.  Choldenko has a wonderfully witty way with words. Her first-person narrative is humorous, tongue-in-cheek, and as irreverent as her independent heroine." -School Library Journal