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Author
Prose, Francine
Descriptors
Adolescence
Coming-of-Age
Death and Dying
Family Relationships
Grief
Psychological Fiction
Siblings
Location/Setting:
New York
Time Period:
2000s
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Summary
Thirteen-year-old Nico is devastated by the sudden death of her older sister, Margaret. Suddenly awash in grief, Nico must struggle through her emotions on her own because her parents are each engulfed in their own battle to function after such a painful loss.
Critique
Beautifully written with excellent characterizations. Although the plot is a little uneven, the author tackles a tough subject. Recommend.
ISBN
9780066214115
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# of Pages
275
Published
2008
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Reviewer's Initials: JS


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