The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn

Synopsis

Maudie looks forward to her summer in California with her dad, but she carries a troubling secret about her home life. When a wildfire forces them to evacuate to her dad's beach town, Maudie finds solace in the ocean and discovers a desire to learn surfing. Despite her fears, she makes friends and realizes her autism isn't as big a deal as her mom thinks. However, her secret continues to weigh on her. Will she find the courage to reveal the truth and stay with her dad before summer ends?