Death, Dickinson, and the Demented Life of Frenchie Garcia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780762446803)

It is the summer after Frenchie Garcia's senior year, and she can't come to grips with the death of Andy Cooper. Her friends don't know that she had a secret crush on her classmate, and they especially don't know that she was with Andy right before he committed suicide. The only person who does know is Frenchie's imaginary pal Em (a.k.a. Emily Dickinson), who she hangs out with at the cemetery down the street.

When Frenchie's guilt and confusion come to a head, she decides there is only one way to truly figure out why Andy chose to be with her during his last hours. While exploring the emotional depth of loss and transition to adulthood, Sanchez's sharp humor and clever observations bring forth a richly developed voice.

Author: Jenny Torres Sanchez
ISBN-10: 0762446803
ISBN-13: 9780762446803
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Language: English
Published: 05/28/2013
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.00d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 171750 / Death, Dickinson, and the DeMented Life of Frenchie Garcia

Award: Tayshas Reading - Commended

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2013 pg. 531
Shelf Awareness 07/09/2013
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2013 pg. 111
School Library Journal 10/01/2013 pg. 129
Kirkus Best Young-Adult Books 12/01/2013 pg. 57
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Superior,Well Above Average