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204 pp.
| Simon |
March, 2008 |
TradeISBN 978-0-689-87859-6$15.99
(3)
YA
Seventeen-year-old Miles's cousin, Laura, overdoses on prescription drugs. An overweight underachiever, Miles experiences her own downward spiral of grief, depression, and drug abuse. Ultimately, though, she proves to be a survivor. Strong character development and an unflinching look at teen suicide set this story apart from similar books dealing with the subject.