Every Shiny Thing
- Subject
- Social Themes - Friendship
- Age
- 9-12 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 368
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Size
- 14.2 cm × 21.3 cm
- ISBN
- 9781419728648
In this beautifully constructed middle-grade novel, told half in prose and half in verse, Lauren prides herself on being a good sister, and Sierra is used to taking care of her mom. When Lauren’s parents send her brother to a therapeutic boarding school for teens on the autism spectrum and Sierra moves to a foster home in Lauren’s wealthy neighborhood, both girls are lost until they find a deep bond with each other. But when Lauren recruits Sierra to help with a Robin Hood scheme to raise money for autistic kids who don’t have her family’s resources, Sierra has a lot to lose if the plan goes wrong. Lauren must learn that having good intentions isn’t all that matters when you battle injustice, and Sierra needs to realize that sometimes, the person you need to take care of is yourself.
About the creators
Cordelia JensenAuthor
Cordelia Jensen is the author of the YA novel-in-verse Skyscraping, which earned a starred review from Booklist (“Exquisite free-verse poems . . . illuminating and deeply felt”). This is Laurie Morrison’s first novel. Both authors live in Philadelphia and received MFAs in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Laurie MorrisonAuthor
Laurie Morrison taught middle school for 10 years before writing Every Shiny Thing, her middle-grade debut with co-author Cordelia Jensen, and Up for Air. She received her MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in Philadelphia.
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What reviewers said
“Two authors combine their efforts to relate the intertwined tales of a pair of young teens in trouble… Many of the complications of human behavior are on display here, some of them painful to navigate.”
“An inventive and emotional story about family and friendship.”
"Thoughtful readers will find a lot to like here—sadness, suspense, even humor. They may even pause to consider their own privilege."
“Like a kaleidoscope, Lauren and Sierra’s shifting perspectives will make you look at the world from different angles, transforming in unique and beautiful ways. This story shines.”
"Sierra’s narrative, in poetry, captures her spare, cautious, and constrained life. Lauren’s prose is rich and descriptive, much like her own experiences. Together, the contrasting narratives tell a touching story about friendship, loyalty, and resilience that will have lots of appeal."
“This should hit the mark for middle grade readers who enjoy life’s complexities paired with the intrigue of secrecy.”
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