And We Stay

Description

The Morris Award-winning author of "Paper Covers Rock" delivers another stunning boarding school novel about female friendship, romantic tragedy, and the aftermath of suicide. Senior Paul Wagoner walks into his school with a stolen gun, he threatens his girlfriend, Emily Beam, and then takes his own life. Soon after, angry and guilt-ridden Emily is sent to a boarding school in Amherst, Massachusetts, where two quirky fellow students and the spirit of Emily Dickinson offer helping hands. But it is up to Emily Beam to heal her own damaged self, to find the good behind the bad, hope inside the despair, and springtime under the snow. Praise for "And We Stay" A "Boston Globe" Best YA Novel of the Year A "Kirkus Reviews" Best Book of the Year A Tayshas High School Reading List Selection "A gentle, lyrical story of incomprehensible sorrow faced with quiet courage."--Elizabeth Wein, "New York Times" bestselling author "Hubbard treats tragedy and new beginnings with a skilled, delicate hand."--John Corey Whaley, author of "Where Things Come Back," winner of the Michael L. Printz Award *"As graceful as a feather drifting down, this lyrical story delivers a deep journey of healing on a tragic theme."--"Kirkus Reviews," Starred *""And We Stay" is a little gem of a book. . . . there is certainly something for anyone looking for a good read with a strong, believable female lead who is working her hardest to overcome tragedy."--"School Library Journal," Starred "Hubbard's writing is elegant and emotional."--"Publisher's Weekly" "This novel is accomplished, polished, and mixes prose and poetry to stunning effect."--"Booklist" "Hubbard . . . captures perfectly the turbulence of young love, the bonds of friendship, and the push-and-pull dynamic between teens and adults."--VOYA "From the Hardcover edition."

Author description

JENNY HUBBARD is also a poet and playwright. Her debut novel, "Paper Covers Rock, " was a William Morris YA Debut Award Finalist.