Intense emotional journey of a young girl dealing with loss and grief for authentic character development
Multicultural cast including characters of mixed Vietnamese, African American, and Mexican ancestry for broad appeal
Endearing and resourceful protagonist who rebuilds relationships and finds community
Gracious prose and thoughtful lessons about resilience and family
Award nomination for the Nevada Young Readers' Award
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A New York Times Bestseller In the tradition of Out of My Mind, Wonder, and Mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family. Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it com