Overview
"A beautiful and uplifting novel in verse about family, friendship, journeys that take us far from home and back again, renewed and more courageous from the three-time Coretta Scott King Honor winner of The Skin I'm In! James Henry used to be brave. He hasn't been the same since that fateful night at the lighthouse when his ma went searching for Dog. Now months later, he feels as small as the space between the numbers on a watch, nervous day and night, barely able to go outside. Even words have a hard time leaving his mouth. The only person he speaks to is Hattie, his courageous twin sister, who fiercely protects him, especially from bullies. James Henry wants nothing more than to be brave again. However, finding his voice will mean confronting the truth about what happened at the lighthouse-a step James Henry isn't sure he can take. Until a blue moon is forecast, and as Gran has said, everything is possible under a rare blue moon . . . * ""An evocative, immediate novel with compelling characters and a wonderfully well-paced plot."" —The Horn Book, starred review"
Full Product Details
Author: Sharon G. Flake
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Imprint: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Dimensions:
Width: 14.30cm
, Height: 2.70cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.425kg
ISBN: 9780593480991
ISBN 10: 0593480996
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 11 July 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
"★ ""An evocative, immediate novel with compelling characters and a wonderfully well-paced plot."" —The Horn Book, starred review “The theme of recovery after deep trauma shines brightly.” —Kirkus Reviews ""A poignantly compelling intergenerational story that underlines themes of community and family, forgiveness, grief, and healing."" —Publishers Weekly"
"“The theme of recovery after deep trauma shines brightly.” —Kirkus Reviews ""A poignantly compelling intergenerational story that underlines themes of community and family, forgiveness, grief, and healing."" —Publishers Weekly"
"★ ""An evocative, immediate novel with compelling characters and a wonderfully well-paced plot."" —The Horn Book, starred review “The theme of recovery after deep trauma shines brightly.” —Kirkus Reviews ""A poignantly compelling intergenerational story that underlines themes of community and family, forgiveness, grief, and healing."" —Publishers Weekly ""A beautiful story written in verse."" —The Root"
“The theme of recovery after deep trauma shines brightly.” —Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Sharon G. Flake is the author of The Skin I’m In, which has sold over a million copies worldwide and has been translated into numerous languages. Since its publication, Flake has authored over a dozen books, winning multiple Coretta Scott King Honor Awards; ALA Notable and Top Ten Recommended Books citations, and an NAACP Image Award Nomination, among many accolades. She has been writing books from her home (and Panera’s) for over twenty years.
