Sorry for Your Loss cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 5.5
Points 10.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 67513
Points per Word 0.000148
Page Count 352
Points per Page 0.028409

Description

As the youngest of eight, Pup Flanagan is used to flying under the radar, but when Pup excels at a photography assignment he thought he'd bomb, things start to come into focus. Text contains drug use, profanity, mild sexual situations and violence.

Quick Summary

In "Sorry for Your Loss," the youngest of eight siblings finally steps into the spotlight when a photography assignment reveals an unexpected talent for seeing the world through a different lens. Teens will devour this raw and honest story about grief, family dynamics, and finding your voice amid chaos, with characters who feel like people they actually know. If your kid likes emotionally charged contemporary YA like "The Hate U Give" or "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine," they'll immediately connect with Pup's journey. This book is ideal for high school students in grades 10 through 12 who enjoy stories with real heart and relatable struggles.