The novel’s heart belongs to the relationship among Emily, Flora, and Julian as they learn how to trust and to meet one another’s needs.” - School Library Journal (starred review) ★ “Carter delicately draws readers into the lives of a group of people overcoming obstacles as they learn how to become a family. ★ “This stunning portrayal of the circuitous path of trauma and healing teems with compassion, empathy, and the triumph of resilience.” - Booklist (starred review) Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead’s When You Reach Me, Kathryn Erskine’s Mockingbird, and Ali Benjamin’s The Thing About Jellyfish, this powerful novel about love and family will inspire and delight readers of all ages. So along with their new mother, Flora and Julian begin a journey to go back and discover their past-for only then can they really begin to build their future. Though Flora is trying her best to trust two new people, when she finds out that there will be a new baby, she’s worried that there won’t be enough love for everyone.
And even now that they’ve been adopted, Flora still struggles to believe that they’ve found their forever home. They’ve lived in so many foster homes, they can’t remember where they came from. A New York Public Library Top Ten Books for Kids pick įrom rising star Caela Carter, author of My Life with the Liars and How to Be a Girl in the World, comes a captivating and heartfelt story about siblings who learn that love can never be divided, only multiplied.įlora and her brother, Julian, don’t believe they were born.But just like the adults in her life, and God, and her friends, the magic Lydia deeply believes in eventually loses its power to keep her safe.
Lydia hopes to find a little bit of magic in their new home. Then her mom surprises her by buying a dilapidated house in their neighborhood. Even more confusing is when Jeremy hovers too close and hugs a little too long. Her cousin and friends think she should be flattered, but the boys-and sometimes her mom's boyfriend, Jeremy-make Lydia uncomfortable and confused. Lydia hasn't felt comfortable in her own skin since the boys at her school started commenting on the way she looks in her uniform. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Laurel Snyder, or Ali Benjamin From the critically acclaimed author of the ALA Notable and Charlotte Huck Honor Book Forever, or a Long, Long Time comes a poignant coming-of-age novel about the complicated parts of growing up, finding your voice, and claiming your space.
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