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In "Phoenix Rising," thirteen‑year‑old Nyle learns about the fragility of life and the bonds that connect us when fifteen‑year‑old Ezra, a victim of radiation leaked from a nearby nuclear power plant, is welcomed into her grandmother's Vermont farmhouse. As Ezra’s health deteriorates and the reality of death looms, Nyle must navigate complex emotions and learn the importance of friendship and resilience in the face of tragedy.
First publish date: November 1, 1998
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Karen Hesse
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