Christina Kilbourne is the author of Dear Jo, which won three reader’s choice awards. Her writing has been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Slovenian, and Ukrainian. Christina lives in Bracebridge.
Detached is a brave book.
*Canadian Materials*
A convincing and affecting narrative about depression, stressing
the fact that it is not the sufferer’s fault.
*Kirkus*
With professional help, Anna realizes that she has everything to
live for. With Kilbourne’s help, readers will have a better
understanding of teen depression.
*Resource Links*
Kilbourne’s writing is strong; the novel is engaging, easy to read,
and flawlessly alternates between the voices of three narrators …
[she] delivers a gritty story that highlights the importance of
friendship and family bonds.
*Quill and Quire*
Use this short but detailed book in a classroom or book club
setting to start a candid discussion on depression as a mental
illness.
*Booklist*
Thoughtfully addresses the topic of suicide through the story of
Anna, a young artist who seems to have it all.
*PW Online*
Told in alternating first-person perspectives that include Anna;
her mother; and Anna’s best friend, Aliya, this novel sheds light
on mental illness.
*VOYA Magazine*
Addictive and powerful.
*McNallyRobinson.com*
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