Books like Willow by Julia Hoban
Sixteen‑year‑old Willow misses her parents after a drunk driving crash that claims their lives. Struggling with guilt and grief, she hides her suffering by cutting herself. When she meets Guy, a boy who shares her sensitivity and complexity, their connection challenges Willow to face her trauma and consider healing.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Julia Hoban
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