
Glimpse
Carol Lynch Williams(Author)
Anna Gregg(Photographer)
Simon & Schuster (Publisher)
Published on 1. May 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-1-4169-9731-3 (ISBN)
Description
This stunning and PEN Award–winning novel of triumph over trauma is a “page-turner for Ellen Hopkins fans” (Kirkus Reviews).
In one moment
it is over.
In one moment
it is gone.
Twelve-year-old Hope’s life is turned upside down when her older sister, Lizzie, becomes an elective mute and is institutionalized after trying to kill herself. Hope and Lizzie have relied on each other from a young age, ever since their dad died. Their mother, who turns tricks to support her family, is a reluctant and unreliable parent—at best. During the course of this lyrical and heartbreaking narrative, told in blank verse from an exceptionally promising YA voice, readers will discover the chilling reason why Lizzie has stopped speaking—and why Hope is the only one who can bring the truth to light and save her sister.
In one moment
it is over.
In one moment
it is gone.
Twelve-year-old Hope’s life is turned upside down when her older sister, Lizzie, becomes an elective mute and is institutionalized after trying to kill herself. Hope and Lizzie have relied on each other from a young age, ever since their dad died. Their mother, who turns tricks to support her family, is a reluctant and unreliable parent—at best. During the course of this lyrical and heartbreaking narrative, told in blank verse from an exceptionally promising YA voice, readers will discover the chilling reason why Lizzie has stopped speaking—and why Hope is the only one who can bring the truth to light and save her sister.
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Series
Edition
Reprint ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: Ninth Grade and over, Reading Age: From 14 years, Interest Age: From 13 to 17 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 177 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
337 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4169-9731-3 (9781416997313)
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Persons
Carol Lynch Williams