An Appetite for Miracles (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780316461733)

Award-winning author Laekan Zea Kemp's heart-wrenching novel-in-verse follows two teens who must come together to heal the pain from their pasts, perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Nicola Yoon.

Danna Mendoza Villarreal's grandfather is slowly losing himself as his memories fade, and Danna's not sure her plan to help him remember through the foods he once reviewed will be enough to bring him back. Especially when her own love of food makes her complicated relationship with her mother even more difficult.

Raúl Santos has been lost ever since his mother was wrongly incarcerated two years ago. Playing guitar for the elderly has been his only escape, to help them remember and him forget. But when his mom unexpectedly comes back into his life, what is he supposed to do when she isn't the same person who left?

When Danna and Raúl meet, sparks fly immediately and they embark on a mission to heal her grandfather ... and themselves. Because healing is something best done together--even if it doesn't always look the way we want it to.


Author: Laekan Zea Kemp
ISBN-10: 0316461733
ISBN-13: 9780316461733
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 04/04/2023
Pages: 448
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.90w x 1.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 521313 / Appetite for Miracles


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/06/2023
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2023
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2023 - Book Of Special Distinction
Booklist 03/15/2023 pg. 47
School Library Journal 04/01/2023 pg. 140
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2023 pg. 139
BookPage 04/01/2023
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2023 - Superior,Well Above Average