Moth has lost her family in an accident. Though she lives with her aunt, she feels alone and uprooted. Until she meets Sani, a boy who is also searching for his roots. If he knows more about where he comes from, maybe he’ll be able to understand his ongoing depression. And if Moth can help him feel grounded, then perhaps she too will discover the history she carries in her bones.
Moth and Sani take a road trip that has them chasing ghosts and searching for ancestors. The way each moves forward is surprising, powerful, and unforgettable. Here is an exquisite and uplifting novel in verse about identity, first love, and the ways that our memories and our roots steer us through the universe.
"When a new student — talented Navajo musician Sani — shows up in her junior homeroom class, Moth finds a kindred spirit whose similarly painful past and physically abusive stepfather compound his depression.... As the two travel, visiting national landmarks that connect them to the ghosts of their ancestors, a tender love story unfolds, one that debut author McBride skillfully renders while covering serious topics such as grief and mental health, including suicidal ideation." — Publishers Weekly
Recommended Age | 14 and up |
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Author | Amber McBride |
ISBN | 1250780365 |
Publication Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
Publisher | Feiwel & Friends |
Language | English |