Fans of moving, emotionally intense novels, such as the works of Sarah Dessen or Jennifer Niven's All the Bright Places, will enjoy this recording. ["Perhaps the novel's greatest strength is its handling of the characters' very real burdens with sympathy, wit, and not an ounce of melodrama. Nielsen excels at depicting troubled, clever teenagers in familiar environments": SLJ 11/16 starred review of the Wendy Lamb book.]
Gr 6–9—Based on his therapist's recommendation, 13-year-old Henry begins to keep a journal of his experiences as he transitions to life in a new city, a new school, and in a new apartment with his dad...