Library's review
A sweet story of courage, friendship, and finding one’s voice. Middle school student Wayne survives an airplane crash and loses his ability to speak. He realizes how much he doesn’t say and the importance of what needs to be talked about as he navigates his grief, adolescence, and difficult
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Publication
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2016), 352 pages
Description
"Twelve-year-old Wayne Kovok loses his uncle to war and his voice to a plane crash in the same year and must learn to speak up as he navigates relationships with his father, grandfather, and new friend, Denny Rosenblatt"--
Awards
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — Grades 4-8 — 2018)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2019)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee — 2018)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — 2019)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — Middle School — 2019)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
352
Physical description
352 p.; 7.6 inches
ISBN
0316298018 / 9780316298018
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |