Gone, Gone, Gone (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781442453128)

In the wake of the post-9/11 sniper shootings, fragile love finds a stronghold in this intense, romantic novel from the author of Break and Invincible Summer.

It's a year after 9/11. Sniper shootings throughout the D.C. area have everyone on edge and trying to make sense of these random acts of violence. Meanwhile, Craig and Lio are just trying to make sense of their lives.

Craig's crushing on quiet, distant Lio, and preoccupied with what it meant when Lio kissed him...and if he'll do it again...and if kissing Lio will help him finally get over his ex-boyfriend, Cody.

Lio feels most alive when he's with Craig. He forgets about his broken family, his dead brother, and the messed up world. But being with Craig means being vulnerable...and Lio will have to decide whether love is worth the risk.

This intense, romantic novel from the author of Break and Invincible Summer is a poignant look at what it is to feel needed, connected, and alive.

Author: Hannah Moskowitz
ISBN-10: 1442453125
ISBN-13: 9781442453128
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 04/17/2012
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.00d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 156725 / Gone, Gone, Gone

Award: Stonewall Book Award - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2012 - Book Of Special Distinction
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 107 - Recommended, Satisfactory