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Francesca is haunted by the death of her brother Simon, whom she felt responsible for. Over the course of a summer, she looks after a young boy named Frankie – a boy who seems to carry the same spirit as Simon. Through this unexpected relationship, Francesca finds a path toward healing and starts to open her heart again, including developing a bond with her best friend’s boyfriend. The novel explores themes of grief, friendship, family crises, and adolescence.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Gae Polisner
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