Synopses & Reviews
Twelve-year-old Abby North's first hint that something is really wrong with her dad is how long it's taking him to recover from what she thought was routine surgery. Soon, the thing she calls "It" has a real name: cancer. Before, her biggest concerns were her annoying brother, the crush unaware of her existence, and her changing feelings for her best friend, Spence, the boy across the street. Now, her mother cries in the shower, her father is exhausted, and nothing is normal anymore. Amy Ackley's impressive debut is wrenching, heartbreaking, and utterly true.
Review
"Ackley brings Abby's voice to life, capturing all the fear, hope, and confusion involved in trying to cope with the most grown-up of issues while still only a teen. You can't help but want Abby to finally discover her own kind of peace, and readers will be pulling for her throughout her journey." -Sarah Dessen
Review
"Tells its story beautifully and movingly, and it earns its hopeful ending. Ackley is without question a talented writer." -Nancy Werlin
About the Author
Amy Ackley lives in Brighton, Michigan.