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Cantor, Jillian
3 Reviews
(3)
YA
Sky and a boy named River live alone on Island. When they are "rescued" by a boat and taken to live in California, Sky must relearn everything she thought she knew. The unique point of view and hints of mystery keep pages turning quickly, but the true emotional resonance lies in Sky's relationships with River, her new-found grandmother, and her own strange past.
Reviewer: Siena Leslie
(3)
YA
Before he died, fourteen-year-old Melissa's father told her that the brightest stars aren't the most spectacular. But believing him is difficult when both her mother and sister are dazzlingly beautiful. Melissa's struggle with who she is leads her to discover that being beautiful doesn't solve everything. Cantor's fluid writing tells an authentic story about grief and self-acceptance.
Reviewer: Lana Barnes
(3)
YA
The summer before Abby turns thirteen, her ten-year-old sister, Becky, disappears. Abby's parents keep her in the dark about the investigation, even as their family unravels. The book spans two years, between Becky's disappearance and her being found, and Cantor successfully combines mundane elements of life going on with the family's unbearable tension (though the story's ending is rushed).
Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor
3 reviews
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