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346 pp.
| Atheneum/Dlouhy |
May, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4814-3525-3$16.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4814-3527-7
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4-6
Nora uses a secret to blackmail her cousin Riley into riding a roller coaster with her, and Riley suffers a stroke due to an undiagnosed heart condition. Nora's first-person narration explores her guilt and the complex family dynamics that unfold as Riley recovers. Well-drawn characters and authentic details make this a compelling read. Footnotes, mostly explaining medical terms, aren't totally necessary but do add clarity.