The half-orphan's handbook

In the three months since her father's suicide, Lila has followed two unbreakable rules: The only people who can truly hurt you are the ones you love, therefore, love no one; Stay away from liars; liars are the worst. When Lila's mother sends her to a summer-long grief camp, it's harder for Lila to...

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Main Author: Smith, Joan F., 1985- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Imprint, 2021.
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:In the three months since her father's suicide, Lila has followed two unbreakable rules: The only people who can truly hurt you are the ones you love, therefore, love no one; Stay away from liars; liars are the worst. When Lila's mother sends her to a summer-long grief camp, it's harder for Lila to follow these rules. Potential new friends and an unexpected crush threaten to drag her back into life. Facing the truth about what happened to her family will be the hardest part of learning how a broken heart can love again. -- adapted from jacket
Physical Description:324 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
Audience:Ages 14-18.
Grades 10-12.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781250624680
1250624681
Author Notes:Joan F. Smith lives with her family in Massachusetts, where she works as an associate dean, a creative writing professor, and a dance instructor. She received her MFA in creative writing from Emerson College, and has written articles for The Washington Post and Thought Catalog on destigmatizing discussions around mental health and suicide prevention. The Half-Orphan's Handbook is her debut novel.