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When we collided follows seventeen‑year‑old Jonah as he battles to keep his family restaurant afloat while grappling with his mother’s deep sadness and his girlfriend Vivi’s reckless impulses. Set in California, the novel explores love, mental illness, depression, and the challenges of a dysfunctional family. Jonah’s determined efforts test his resilience and the bonds that hold his family together.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Emery Lord
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