Where We Used to Roam (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781534457294)

"Sensitively told and heartfelt...will open up many difficult, but important conversations." --Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor-winning author of Other Words for Home

In this powerful middle grade novel from the acclaimed author of Things You Can't Say, a young girl struggles to find her place while her older brother fights to overcome opioid addiction--perfect for fans of The Seventh Wish and Violets Are Blue.

When Emma starts sixth grade, things finally begin to change. She may still be in the shadow of her older brother, Austin, the popular high school quarterback, but she's made artsy new friends who get her way more than her bookish best friend, Becca.

But things are changing for Austin, too. After undergoing surgery for a football injury, Austin has become addicted to opioid painkillers. By the end of the school year, everything blows up with Austin--and Becca. When their parents decide to send Austin to rehab and Emma to stay with family friends in Wyoming for the summer, Emma seizes the chance to get away.

Wyoming turns out to be a perfect fresh start, especially after Emma makes friends with Tyler, a kindred spirit who doesn't judge her--then again, he doesn't know what she did to Becca. Still, Emma can't hide forever...or go back to the way things were with Austin or with Becca. But can she find a way to confront the truth and move forward?

Author: Jenn Bishop
ISBN-10: 1534457291
ISBN-13: 9781534457294
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Language: English
Published: 03/23/2021
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.70w x 1.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 511502 / Where We Used to Roam


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2021
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2021
Publishers Weekly 02/22/2021
School Library Journal 03/26/2021 pg. 1