A year after her mother deserted the family, eleven-year-old Shelby goes to stay with her, deep in the Louisiana bayou, where they both confront old hurts and regrets. Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 5.6 ATOS Book Level: 5 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 10 AR Quiz: 147067EN Reading Counts Level: 5.3 Reading Counts Points: 15 Lexile Measure: 800.