Summary
It’s been six months since Sarah’s mom died. Three months since her dad fell apart. Sarah has left her fine arts boarding school to take care of her dad and her little brother, and now she’s trying to hold everything together at home while adjusting to the local public high school.
With her dad’s drinking and spending getting out of control, Sarah struggles to make sure that the bills are paid, that her brother is fed and safe, that her dad’s grief won’t crush them al…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781728475356 |
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| ISBN-10: | 172847535X |
| Author: | Marcia Argueta Mickelson |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Carolrhoda Lab |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2023 |
| Weight: | 426g |
| Dimensions: | 146mm x 216mm |
| Audience Age: | 12-18 |
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Critics Review
“An honest and heartrending look at grief and loss, and at the often-unspoken weight teens must carry in silence.“—School Library Journal
“Through Sarah’s tentative steps toward healing, Mickelson (Where I Belong) attentively showcases the mending power of tenderness, patience, and love in this moving read. Ages 12–up. (May)“—Publishers Weekly
[L]ovingly conveys the pivotal role older siblings can play after a parent’s death and weaves in Sarah’s new interest in Guatemalan history and social activism in an organic manner. A thoughtful and substantive story about loss, cultural discovery, and first love.“—Kirkus Reviews
“A beautifully told, breathtaking story.“—Francisco Stork, author of On the Hook
“A poignant, raw, and emotional story of grief, loss, and the courage it takes to fight for our beliefs—and ourselves.“—Crystal Maldonado, author of Fat Chance, Charlie Vega and No Filter and Other Lies
“Prepare to be captivated by strong, resourceful, artistic Sarah as she holds her family together after tragedy. Written with clarity and insight, this book is driven by devotion to family, tender romance, and Sarah’s determination to use her artistic talent to right a wrong. A must-read for anyone who loves to cheer for a brave young woman!“—Rebecca Balcárcel, Pura Belpré Honor winning author of The Other Half of Happy
Marcia Argueta Mickelson
Marcia Argueta Mickelson was born in Guatemala and immigrated to the United States as an infant. She attended high school in New Jersey and then graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in American Studies. She is the author of six novels including Star Shining Brightly, The Huaca, and Where I Belong, and she is a winner of the Pura Belpré Young Adult Author Honor. She lives in Texas with her husband and three sons.
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