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In this lyrical, emotionally intense debut, a teenager encounters more questions than closure while mourning the death of her sister.
When Brie's sister, Faith, dies suddenly, Brie's world falls apart. As she goes through the bizarre and devastating process of mourning the sister she...
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Summary edit
A terrible secret. A terrible fate.
When Brie's sister, Faith, dies suddenly, Brie's world falls apart. As she goes through the bizarre and devastating process of mourning the sister she never understood and barely even liked, everything in her life seems to spiral farther and farther... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Brie Jenkins: Main character, 16 years old.
- Faith Jenkins: Brie's older sister, 17 years old.
- Tessa Lockbaum: School outcast. Rebellious. Wears a lot of black.
- Alistair Monachie: Mysterious boy.
- Reena: Blond girl in pictures with Faith.
- Celeste: Add a description of this character.
- Dustin
- Nathan
- Amy
- Pastor Scott
- Ms. Lamberton
- Annie
- Mr. Clancy
- Malovich
- Mrs. Ivorson
- Corey
- Steph
- Wendy
- Mr. Poindexter
- Evan
- Sammy
Quotes edit
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“"You'd think people would grow up a little by the time they reach high school"”
Tessa Lockbaum
Setting & Locations edit
The story is set in the fictional town of Sharon, Oregon, USA.
- Sharon, Oregon: Located on the Pacific West Coast, Sharon, Oregon gets lots of rain, has lots of greenery and is surrounded by mountainous terrain.
First Sentence edit
The statue has got to go.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Denise Jaden (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Anica Mrose Rissi (Editor) - Senior Editor at Simon Pulse.
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon Pulse / Simon & Schuster
Country: USA
Publication Date: September 7, 2010
ISBN: 978-1416996095
Page Count: 400
Publisher: Simon Pulse / Simon & Schuster
Country: USA
Publication Date: September 7, 2010
ISBN: 978-1416996095
Page Count: 400
Subjects edit
- Books › Teens › Social Issues
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