Ingrid didn't leave a note. Three months after her best friend's suicide, Caitlin finds what she left instead: a journal, hidden under Caitlin's bed. "I stare at it in my hands forever, just feeling its weight, looking at the place where one Wite-Out wing is starting to flake off. Then, once my hands are steadied, I open to the first page." Black-and-white illustrations. A 2010 William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist.
Summary Caitlin struggles to come to terms with her best friend’s suicide.
Topics Suicide. Friendship. Mental depression. Recovery. Photography. The creative process.
SRC Level 5.700000
SRC Points 17.000000
Lexile 770L
Trim Size 6" x 9"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2009-09-30
JLG Release Date Nov 2009
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Mature Young Adult Plus
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
For Grades 11 & Up
Filled with stimulating nonfiction and can't-put-it-down fiction, this category is perfect for bridging the gap between young adult and adult reading. Take note: these 14 selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.