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Description
Ten years after her mother's mysterious death, sixteen-year-old Anna moves with her father to the beach where her parents first met and fell in love, where he takes a job as head lifeguard. Struggling to adjust to a new school and reluctant to get close to anyone, Anna begins spending her time alone, running the length of the beach and searching for the moonglass she and her mother used to find together. The novel follows Anna as she confronts her guilt over her mother's death and gradually allows herself to connect with her father and new friends.
Quick Summary
Moonglass captures the bittersweet magic of growing up by the ocean, where secrets wash ashore and friendship feels like finding a rare shell. Kids will root for Anna as she trades her guilty secrets for sprinting victories on the cross-country team, discovers that new friends can become chosen family, and learns that facing what happened to her mother might be the bravest race she'll ever run. If your kid likes Sarah Dessen's thoughtful coming-of-age stories, they'll love this beach-set gem about healing and hope. This book is perfect for kids ages 12 and up in grades 7 through 12.