Glimpse Reprint Edition Contributor(s): Williams, Carol Lynch (Author), Gregg, Anna (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 1416997318 ISBN-13: 9781416997313 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Sexual Abuse - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Depression & Mental Illness |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2009041147 |
Lexile Measure: 630 |
Series: Paula Wiseman Books |
Physical Information: 1.29" H x 5.1" W x 7.14" (0.72 lbs) 512 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 138290 Reading Level: 3.5 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This stunning and PEN Award-winning novel of triumph over trauma is a "page-turner for Ellen Hopkins fans" (Kirkus Reviews). In one moment it is over. In one moment it is gone. Twelve-year-old Hope's life is turned upside down when her older sister, Lizzie, becomes an elective mute and is institutionalized after trying to kill herself. Hope and Lizzie have relied on each other from a young age, ever since their dad died. Their mother, who turns tricks to support her family, is a reluctant and unreliable parent--at best. During the course of this lyrical and heartbreaking narrative, told in blank verse from an exceptionally promising YA voice, readers will discover the chilling reason why Lizzie has stopped speaking--and why Hope is the only one who can bring the truth to light and save her sister. |
Contributor Bio(s): Williams, Carol Lynch: - Carol Lynch Williams is a PEN Award-winning author of more than a dozen books and a graduate of the Vermont College MFA program. Carol facilitates the children's writing conferences at Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University. She lives in Utah with her family. Visit her at CarolLynchWilliams.com. |