The Last Leaves Falling (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781481430661)

A teen grapples with ALS and his decision to die in this "deeply moving" (Booklist, starred review) debut novel infused with the haunting grace of Japanese poetry and the noble importance of friendship.

Sora is going to die, and he's only seventeen years old. Diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), he's already lost the use of his legs, which means he can no longer attend school. Seeking a sense of normality, Sora visits teen chat rooms online and finally finds what he's been longing for: friendship without pity.

As much as he loves his new friends, he can't ignore what's ahead. He's beginning to lose the function of his hands, and soon he'll become even more of a burden to his mother. Inspired by the death poems of the legendary Japanese warriors known as samurai, Sora makes the decision to leave life on his own terms. And he needs his friends to help him.

Author: Sarah Benwell
ISBN-10: 1481430661
ISBN-13: 9781481430661
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 06/07/2016
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 175465 / Last Leaves Falling