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Jewel is a twelve-year-old girl who was born on the same day her brother Bird died. She lives in a house filled with silence and secrets in a small Iowa town. When a new boy arrives, he helps Jewel seek answers about her family's past, despite her Jamaican grandfather's warning that he is a malevolent spirit.
Quick Summary
Jewel has spent her entire life surrounded by silence and family secrets, but when a mysterious boy arrives in town and her Jamaican grandfather warns that he's a malevolent spirit, the walls start crumbling in this hauntingly beautiful story about grief, family, and finding your voice. Kids will devour the slow-burn mystery of who this boy really is, the electric tension of sneaking around her grandfather's warnings, and the satisfying payoff when Jewel finally uncovers the truth about her family's past. If your kid loves the emotional depth and magic of "A Monster Calls" or "When You Trap a Tiger," they'll be completely swept away by this. This book is perfect for ages 12 and up, ideal for seventh graders and older who enjoy thoughtful stories with a touch of the supernatural.