... Author: Adele Griffin About the author: Adele Griffin is also the author of Split Just Right and Sons of Liberty, a 1997 National Book Award Finalist. She lives and works in New York. Praise for Rainy Season:  "Ambitiously conceived and sharply observed, this debut novel points to a promising new talent."-Publishers Weekly (starred review) Character Sketches Lane: Lane ... book is about the way some parents try protect their children from secrets they believe could do harm and protect their reputation from judgement. An additional theme was the sheltered life she lived growing up in t...

• Word Count: 896
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School