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Wendy Mills is the author of Positively Beautiful and All We Have Left. She was born on the edge of the water and has never left it. She now lives with her family on a tropical island off the southwest coast of Florida, where she spends her time writing and dodging hurricanes.
www.wendymillsbooks.com
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[A] beautifully written coming-of-age story. . . . This outstanding, touching look at a national tragedy promotes healing and understanding and belongs in every library. - starred review, School Library Journal Both a poignant contemplation on 9/11 and a necessary intervention in this current political climate. - starred review, Kirkus Reviews Harrowing and realistic, highlighting bravery and courage against impossible odds. Mills movingly examines how easily pain can metastasize into hate, while demonstrating the power of compassion, hope, and forgiveness with equal force. - Publishers Weekly Thoughtful, poignant . . . An important topic that deserves more dialogue than it receives. A moving portrait and important look at the lasting effects of one of our country's greatest tragedies. - Booklist A timely plea for reconciliation suited to teens whose entire lives have unfolded in the lingering aftermath of 9/11. - BCCB Poignantly heartbreaking. . . . While likely to evoke more than a few tears, the story is also hopeful, suggesting that even in the wake of unimaginable tragedy, love can outweigh hate, friendship can counter fear, and compassion and understanding can begin the healing process. - VOYA Mills's narrative mission--to portray the experiences of characters from very different backgrounds while bringing the horrific tragedy and its aftermath to life for contemporary teens--is fully accomplished. . . . [A] timely, ultimately hopeful story of love, courage, and human goodness when it matters most. - The Horn Book Magazine Teens will appreciate this carefully researched and authentic exposé of a difficult subject. . . . A heartfelt, three-hankie exploration of a topic all too many teens must confront. - Kirkus Reviews on POSITIVELY BEAUTIFUL Highly appealing to teens who would be interested in a more modern take on a well-trod genre. - SLJ on POSITIVELY BEAUTIFUL The emotional core of the novel is convincingly powerful . . . teens will likely appreciate the well-researched depiction of losing a loved one to cancer. - Booklist on POSITIVELY BEAUTIFUL

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