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Sonya Sones
It happens just like that, in the blink of an eye. An older sister has a mental breakdown and has to be hospitalized. A younger sister is left behind to cope with a family torn apart by grief and friends who turn their backs on her. But worst of all is the loss of her big sister, her confidante, her best friend, who has gone someplace no one can reach.In the tradition of The Bell Jar, I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, and Lisa, Bright and Dark comes this haunting first book told in poems, and based on the true story of the author's life. 2000 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA) and 2000 Quick Picks for Young Adults (Recomm. Books for Reluctant Young Readers)
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Author
Sonya Sones
Pages
176
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published Date
2011-02-22
ISBN
0062044737 9780062044730
Ratings
Google: 4.5
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"This book got me through some really hard times! It is so powerfully written, in a way that doesn't try to be special or groundbreaking. It's just honest, and that's why I love it!"
Emma_Loquacious
"I like a good novel in verse, and I think the main character is an interesting human."
Chicory Bostic