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In the Wild Light

byJeff Zentner

Genres: Fiction Life-Rediscovery Journeys Underdog Success Stories Quiet Desperation

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy contemporary young adult fiction that explores themes of grief, friendship, and personal growth.

Topics GriefFound FamilyYoung Love

MoodHopeful, Reflective

RomanceMajor Subplot

Winner of the ALAN Amelia Elizabeth Walden AwardLonglisted for the Carnegie MedalI've always loved when the light finds the broken spots in the world and makes them beautiful . . .Cash’s life in his small Tennessee town is hard. He lost his mom to an opioid addiction and his grandfather’s illness is getting worse. His smart but troubled best friend, Delaney, is his only salvation. But Delaney is meant for greater things, and she finds a way for Cash to leave with her. Will abandoning his old life be the thing that finally breaks Cash, or will it be the making of him? From the award-winning author of The Serpent King comes a beautiful story of grief, found family, and young love.

Language

Published on

08/05/2021

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781839130847

Price Comparison

8.99 £

10.49 €

21.99 €

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