A novel-in-verse about life after loss, 13 Ways to Say Goodbye beautifully renders the power of sibling bonds, the depth of grief, and the strength...
A novel-in-verse about life after loss, 13 Ways to Say Goodbye beautifully renders the power of sibling bonds, the depth of grief, and the strength of learning to love again, perfect for fans of Everywhere Blue and The Distance to Home, from the author of The Song of Us.
Nina always followed her older sister, Lily. But just before her thirteenth birthday, Lily died, leaving Nina behind forever.
In the three years since she lost her sister, Nina has completed Lily's secret Before Birthday lists to continue in her footsteps. But now Nina is catching up. When Nina flies to Paris, France, and completes tasks that Lily never finished, Nina finds herself magically transported inside of her own memories, face-to-face with the ghosts of her past.
With her birthday looming and the last list running out, Nina is torn between visiting her sister in her memories and adventuring in the present, including crushing hard on her art classmate, Sylvie. Should she follow Lily's instructions or try something new? And what happens when she finishes the list?
Author: Kate Fussner
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 03/18/2025
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.60w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9780063256989
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 12/02/2024
School Library Journal 01/01/2025 pg. 56
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2025
Booklist 02/01/2025 pg. 77
