Summary
Harriet Flores struggles with boredom and an unrequited crush while learning to manage her chronic illness through a long, hot, 1990s summer in Chicago. She uses her imagination to cope, which sometimes gets her into trouble, as she makes up fantastical fibs and wonders if there are ghosts upstairs. One neighbor, Pearl, encourages Harriet to read and write, leading Harriet to have a breakthrough and discover the power of storytelling.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781512440195 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1512440191 |
| Author: | Sarah Winifred Searle |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2019 |
| Weight: | 295g |
| Dimensions: | 146mm x 216mm |
| Audience Age: | 9-14 |
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Critics Review
“Searle tackles Harry’s anxiety about her illness as well as common adolescent concerns about friendships, school, and family with honesty and tenderness that will resonate with readers.“—starred, Kirkus Reviews
“A delightful read.“—Disability in Libraries and Information Studies (DisLIS)
“Middle-grade readers will relate to Harriet’s anxiety about fitting in and making friends, while also exploring subjects like ableism and intersectionality, which Searle depicts with grace and empathy.“—Booklist
“In her middle grade debut, comics creator Searle slowly unspools the story of a middle schooler living with multiple sclerosis.“—Publishers Weekly
“The wide-eyed, expressive characters and reassuring art are well suited to this introspective narrative.“—School Library Journal
Sarah Winifred Searle
Sarah Winifred Searle originally hails from spooky New England but currently lives in sunny Perth, Australia. She’s known for graphic memoirs and fiction inspired by history and the connections between people. When she isn’t writing and drawing comics, Sarah’s favorite things are planning Dungeons & Dragons adventures with her partner, rainy day cuddles with their foster cats, and naming the lizards and bugs that live in their garden. Find out more at swinsea.com. Sarah Winifred Searle originally hails from spooky New England but currently lives in sunny Perth, Australia. She’s known for graphic memoirs and fiction inspired by history and the connections between people. When she isn’t writing and drawing comics, Sarah’s favorite things are planning Dungeons & Dragons adventures with her partner, rainy day cuddles with their foster cats, and naming the lizards and bugs that live in their garden. Find out more at swinsea.com.
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