Saturdays with Hitchcock

In "Saturdays with Hitchcock," author Ellen Wittlinger invites readers into the charming world of twelve-year-old Maisie, a passionate movie enthusiast grappling with the complexities of friendship and budding romance. When her Uncle Walt, a film actor recovering from an on-set injury, comes to stay with her family, Maisie finds herself in need of a distraction from her romantic troubles. Meanwhile, her best friend Cyrus is spending more time with Gary Hackett, a boy whose name makes Maisie cringe. As romantic tensions rise, the trio navigates the ups and downs of adolescence, friendship, and family dynamics. This engaging juvenile fiction, published in 2017 and spanning 272 pages, beautifully explores themes of love, loyalty, and the trials of growing up. Perfect for young readers and fans of heartfelt stories, "Saturdays with Hitchcock" is a delightful tale that captures the essence of friendship and the magic of cinema.