Summary
A teen navigates questions of grief, identity, and guilt in the wake of her sister’s mysterious disappearance in this breathtaking novel-in-verse from the author of 500 Words or Less—perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo.
Rowena feels like her family is a frayed string of lights that someone needs to fix with electrical tape. After her mother died a few years ago, she and her sister, Ariana, drifted into their own corners of the world, each figuring out in their own separate ways how …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534442955 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1534442952 |
| Author: | Juleah del Rosario |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 1 March 2020 |
| Weight: | 361g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 12-99 |
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Critics Review
A Junior Library Guild Selection
“Beautifully written…Will appeal to readers seeking a meaningful story.” —SLJ
“A moving story about sisterhood, family, and overcoming the insurmountable mountain that is grief.” —Kirkus
“Elegiac and beautiful, del Rosario’s tale plumbs the deep relationships between sisters with grace and compassion. —Booklist
Juleah del Rosario
Juleah del Rosario is Chamorro and Filipina, and lives in Colorado where she works as a librarian. She is the author of 500 Words or Less and Turtle under Ice. Her favorite animal is and always has been a turtle.
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