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After a joyriding accident, Matt is haunted by his brother, Jake, who is dead. Riddled with guilt and desperate to unlock the truth, Matt attempts to reconstruct that tragic day.
Quick Summary
After a joyriding accident leaves his brother Jake dead, Matt is haunted by guilt and attempts to reconstruct the tragic day to unlock the truth about what happened. The novel explores grief, survivor's guilt, family dynamics, and the weight of secrets through Matt's psychological struggle to accept responsibility for his actions. If your kid likes "The Absolutely True Diary of an Accidental Witch a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie, they'll appreciate this raw and honest look at a teen processing trauma and loss. This book is ideal for teens in grades 9-12 who enjoy emotionally complex narratives and is well-suited for readers at a 4.4 AR level with its 54,196-word count.