Written by Liz Garton Scanlon
Kirkus Reviews Best Middle-Grade Book of 2022
BookPage Best Book of 2022
2023 Children’s Favorites Award selection
★ "[E]xtraordinarily well written, taking readers on the heartbreaking, difficult, and necessary journey that follows unthinkable loss. . . . A poignant coming-of-age story that explores the ripple effects of death, loss, and forgiveness." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ "Garton treats the topic of grief with wisdom and tenderness. . . . [T]he narrative economically and movingly renders Millie’s inner turmoil." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
★ "The result is a compelling novel that glows with understanding and empathy." —BookPage, Starred Review
★ "Scanlon’s writing glows with descriptive imagery readers can sink into like a comforting blanket." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, Starred Review
"This poignant look at grief and loss is a perfect opening for conversations about death, depression, and therapy . . ." —Booklist
"What a wonderful, truly awesome and amazing story this is. Millie, Sam, Ms. Fritz, Lolo, the Acostas-theirs is a story filled with grace, longing, and, above all, love. My heart will never be the same again." — Kathi Appelt, author of The Underneath
“Expertly woven with tenderness and grace, this is a book for anyone who needs reminding there is always light to be found in the darkness.” —Christina Soontornvat, Newbery Honor–winning author of A Wish in the Dark