I am a fan of Team Tamaki. Since moving to Canada, I've made a point of reading books by Canadian authors and quickly found that I like the work of both Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki. Their books usually feature lots of uncomfortable moments in girlhood and growing up. This One Summer is visually quite beautiful, but the story is painful. Rose and her family spend the summer at their cottage in Awago each year (so Canadian!), but this summer finds Mom depressed, Dad trying to keep traditions alive, and Rose being curious, judgmental, and awkward in her own skin. Rose and her summer friend stalk a local variety shop employee and his girlfriend who are experiencing their own personal dramas. Trigger warning and (view spoiler)[Both storylines revolve around pregnancies -- one desired, one unwanted. A miscarriage is described and illustrated as are its emotionally damaging effects (hide spoiler)]. I actually didn't read this thinking it was a children's book and was surprised to find on this page that it has won awards for children's lit. The subjects seem very adult, and I wonder how kids would view Rose's behavior and perception of her parents' marital issues and treatment of other girls in Awago. I do love the small magical moments of summer adventures captured in illustrations like snapshots without captions. Again, that's a nostalgic feeling that I'm not sure kids are going to perceive and appreciate. Hmm...anybody have a young adult or child who's read it? Obvious warning: Adult language, behavior, and situations.