After Avalyn nearly died from an asthma attack, her parents moved her to the clear, dry air of Clear Canyon City, Arizona. And for the last ten years, she’s been able to breathe. That is, until Adam showed up. Quiet and unkempt, Adam is an instant target for the bullies who have plagued Avalyn and her friends.
As Avalyn gets to know him, she begins to suspect that the sudden, strange increase in dust storms around town are somehow connected to his emotions. She thinks his problems may be even worse at home, especially when massive black walls of dust start rolling in after the school day.
Will Avalyn find a way to stand up for her new friend? Her life may just depend on it. Best-selling author Dusti Bowling delivers a page-turning, powerful, and poignant novel of friendship, courage, and healing, perfect for readers of Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.
"[Adam] and Avalyn form a growing connection over a love of X-Men comics and feelings of isolation, and his presence and the increasingly severe weather seem to be connected. Avalyn must gather the courage to help protect Adam when no one else can and perhaps share her deepest secret: that she suspects she’s an empath, able to sense the emotions of others. This is a skill she’ll need to draw upon to confront the horrible truth of Adam’s family life.... An investigation of hard choices and empathy." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 10 - 13 |
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Author | Dusti Bowling |
ISBN | 0316414239 |
Publication Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |