A fictionalized account of Zora Neale Hurston's childhood with her best friend Carrie, in Eatonville, Florida, as they learn about life, death, and the differences between truth, lies, and pretending. Includes an annotated bibliography of the works of Zora Neale Hurston, a short biography of the author, and information about Eatonville, Florida. Interest Level: 5-8 Reading Level: 5.3 ATOS Book Level: 5.3 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 5 AR Quiz: 140510EN Reading Counts Level: 5.6 Reading Counts Points: 9 Lexile Measure: 860 Fountas & Pinnell: U.