Miss Matty

Fran longs to be a star of stage and screen, but she's too poor to afford elocution and
dance lessons. When she lands the leading role of Miss Matty in a school production
of Cranford, she's determined to make a splash. Far away, in Europe, World War II
rages on, but Fran isn't worried, because her boyfriend is stationed in Canada. Her life
seems to be heading in the right direction, finally — until she begins to unravel a web of
lies and deception. Much as she wants to cling to familiar fantasies, Fran may have no
choice but to face the truth.


Genre: Young Adult Fiction

"Miss Matty takes readers back in time to Montreal during the Second World War, where they will find young women who, despite different circumstances, are remarkably similar to themselves. With patience and care, Edeet Ravel builds a story that encompasses not only the uncertainties of wartime, but friendship, desire, betrayal, sacrifice, ambition, loyalty, and class-all imbued with youthful, determined hopes for the future." - Joan Barfoot

"In this richly detailed story of Montreal in wartime, Edeet Ravel deftly explores girlhood and friendship. A joy to read and an inspiration." - Claire Holden Rothman