Mindi Scott

This is a moving and compelling exploration of the different ways to process grief. For YA collections looking for well-crafted realistic fiction.

Gr 9 Up—Despite the chaos of a busy life (dance team, friend squabbles, a new boyfriend) and family life (a strict stepfather, younger siblings, and an older brother, Bryan, who is floundering), Coley, 15, is working hard to act like everything is normal...