Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Laurel Snyder, or Ali Benjamin! The portrayal of kids whose lives have genuinely impaired them has grit and honesty as well as warmth, and it will open many readers’ eyes to the impact of trauma.From the critically acclaimed author of the ALA Notable and Charlotte Huck Honor Book Forever, or a Long, Long Time comes a poignant coming-of-age novel about the complicated parts of growing up, finding your voice, and claiming your space. “This nuanced novel highlights the struggle to trust an adoptive family after a traumatic history in foster care.Carter’s layered narrative doesn’t shy from pain as it testifies to resilience and the expansive power of love.” - Publishers Weekly Poetic and meditative, this emotionally enthralling novel undresses assumptions with purpose and hope.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ “Carter’s sophomore novel gently weaves the heartache and confusion of abandonment with the struggle for love and acceptance. The novel’s heart belongs to the relationship among Emily, Flora, and Julian as they learn how to trust and to meet one another’s needs.” - School Library Journal (starred review) ★ “Carter delicately draws readers into the lives of a group of people overcoming obstacles as they learn how to become a family. ★ “This stunning portrayal of the circuitous path of trauma and healing teems with compassion, empathy, and the triumph of resilience.” - Booklist (starred review)
Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead’s When You Reach Me, Kathryn Erskine’s Mockingbird, and Ali Benjamin’s The Thing About Jellyfish, this powerful novel about love and family will inspire and delight readers of all ages. So along with their new mother, Flora and Julian begin a journey to go back and discover their past-for only then can they really begin to build their future. Though Flora is trying her best to trust two new people, when she finds out that there will be a new baby, she’s worried that there won’t be enough love for everyone. And even now that they’ve been adopted, Flora still struggles to believe that they’ve found their forever home.
They’ve lived in so many foster homes, they can’t remember where they came from.
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