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Lily's Promise

Book by Kathryn Erskine

DETAILS

Publisher : Quill Tree Books (November 15, 2022) Language : English Paperback : 288 pages ISBN-10 : 0063058162 ISBN-13 : 978-0063058163 Reading age : 8 - 12 years Grade level : 3 - 7 Item Weight : 6.7 ounces , From National Book Award–winning author Kathryn Erskine comes a heartfelt, poignant novel that tackles grief, change, and the struggle to let your voice be heard. Perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Erin Entrada Kelly, and Ali Benjamin. Shy, eleven-year-old Lily made her dad an important promise before he passed away—that she would “Strive for Five” and speak her mind at least five times. But speaking up one time, let alone five, is easier said than done. It’ll be even harder now that Lily must attend public school for the first time. Fortunately, she meets curling-obsessed Hobart and quiet Dunya at the beginning of sixth grade. Their kindness gives Lily hope that life without Dad might just be bearable. But when Lily and her friends are bullied by Ryan and his mean clique, she quickly discovers the true meaning of friendship and speaking out. Despite the anxiety she feels, Lily knows she needs to stand up for herself and others. And she’ll use the tools her dad gave her to not only keep her final promise but bring her whole school together. Following Lily’s journey and the snarky, insightful, and humorous commentary from Libro, the actual book, who guides readers through this thoughtful tale, makes Lily’s Promise a strong title for social emotional learning.  Read more

REVIEW

I frequently buy books for my grandchildren, and I read them before I give them to them. I found this book to cover so many important issues, death, experiencing a change in your family’s fortunes, bullying, learning to accept people who are different, I thought the author was so empathic in handling all these subjects. I really believe it should be required reading for all middle schoolers, and for many adults, too

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