Young Adult Fiction Death & Dying
Lost for Words
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Initial publish date
- May 2010
- Category
- Death & Dying, Girls & Women, General (see also headings under Social Themes)
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780062001498
- Publish Date
- May 2010
- List Price
- $8.90 USD
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 13 to 18
- Grade: 8 to 12
Description
My New Year's resolution: I'm moving on from everything that's happened. I'm not going to talk about it, think about it, let the memory pounce upon me like a waiting tiger, nothing.
All Sophie wants to do is forget. But it's not easy now that everything's changed. The house feels too big, school drags on for too long, lights are too bright, the room spins, and her hands get sweaty for no reason. And she can't remember why she was ever best friends with Abigail, who is obsessed with parties and boys. Only the new girl, Rosa-Leigh, with her prose poems and utter confidence, might understand. But talking to her seems impossible.
Lost in memories of the life she once had, Sophie retreats into herself. But there's only so long she can keep everything bottled up inside before she explodes. Maybe by confronting the tragedy of her past she'll figure out how to fix her future.
About the author
Bestselling, award-winning author Alice Kuipers has published fourteen books for young readers, including 40 Things I Want to Tell You and the Polly Diamond series. Her work has been published in 36 countries, and she works as a writing coach for The Novelry. She lives in Saskatoon with her four children. www.alicekuipers.com
Editorial Reviews
“This novel is gorgeous, heart-ripping, important.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)
“Kuipers artfully manages to make Sophie’s tale achingly real and yet still hopeful. Her distinct, first–person voice and quirky details shine through the dark tragedy, giving familiar themes a fresh take.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Touching and realistic.” — School Library Journal
“The emotional portraits of Sophie and those around her ring true.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Kuipers’s...delicately details the complexities of the grief process.” — Publishers Weekly
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Polly Diamond and the Topsy-Turvy Day
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World's Worst Parrot
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Polly Diamond and the Magic Book
Book 1 (Book Series for Elementary School Kids, Children's Chapter Book for Bookworms)
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Polly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair
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