Summary
“A true achievement. Stunning storytelling wrapped in remarkable poetry. Beautiful.” –Ellen Hopkins, New York Times bestselling author of Crank and Fallout
Winner of the APALA Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Literature An ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book
After a classmate commits suicide, Kana Goldberg—a half-Japanese, half-Jewish American—wonders who is responsible. She and her cliquey friends said some thoughtless things to the girl. Hoping that Kana…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780385739788 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0385739788 |
| Author: | Holly Thompson |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2012 |
| Weight: | 291g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 19mm |
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Critics Review
Starred Review, School Library Journal, March 2011:
“Thompson has crafted an exquisite, thought-provoking story of grief and healing that will resonate with teen readers and give them much to discuss.”
Review, Publishers Weekly, January 3, 2011:
“Eloquently captures a teenager’s anger, guilt, and sorrow after a classmate takes her own life… . Understated yet potent verse.”
Review, Kirkus Reviews, January 1, 2011:
“A fast-paced page-turner that explores the rippling effects of suicide.”
Review, Booklist, January 1, 2011:
“Readers will want to talk about the big issues, especially the guilt of doing nothing.”
Review, VOYA,
“Compelling… . Teens who enjoy learning about other cultures will relish Thompson’s ability to evoke the sights, smells, and tastes of Japan, while poetry fans will enjoy the novel’s unique format.”
Review, The Winston-Salem Journal, March 20, 2011:
“This lyrical look at bullying and the afterschocks of suicide may be gut-wrenching, but Orchards is crafted with a sensitive beauty.”
About The Author
Holly Thompson
Holly Thompson was raised in New England, earned her B.A. in biology from Mount Holyoke College and her M.A. in English from New York University. A long-time resident of Japan, she teaches creative writing at Yokohama City University.
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