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Anatomy of Wings by Karen Foxlee 2009 Hardcover Novel

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TitleLeading: The Item Width: 6 in ISBN-10: 0375856439 Number of Pages: 368 Pages Grade From: Ninth Grade Genre: Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction LCCN: 2008-019373 Book Title: Anatomy of Wings Grade To: UP Synopsis: In this riveting and affecting debut, a first-time novelist perfectly captures the essence of growing up in a small town and the complexities and absurdities of family life as a 10-year-old girl recounts the final months of her teenage sister's life., Ten-year-old Jennifer Day lives in a small mining town full of secrets. Trying to make sense of the sudden death of her teenage sister, Beth, she looks to the adult world around her for answers. As she recounts the final months of Beth's life, Jennifer sifts through the lies and the truth, but what she finds are mysteries, miracles, and more questions. Was Beth's death an accident? Why couldn't Jennifer-or anyone else-save her? Through Jennifer's eyes, we see one girl's failure to cross the threshold into adulthood as her family slowly falls apart. Dewey Edition: 22 ISBN-13: 9780375856433 Item Weight: 16.6 Oz Publisher: Random House Children's Books LC Classification Number: PZ7.F841223An 2009 Item Height: 1.2 in brand: Random House Children's Books Topic: Social Themes / Death & Dying, People & Places / Australia & Oceania, Social Themes / Suicide, General, Family / Siblings Format: Hardcover Author: Karen Foxlee Language: English Dewey Decimal: FIC gtin13: 9780375856433 Reviews: Starred Review, Booklist , January 1 & 15th, 2009: "[A] shining debut . . . Foxlee captures the small ways that humans reveal themselves, the mysterious intensity of female adolescence, and the surreal quiet of a grieving house, which slowly and with astonishing resilience fills again with sound and music.", Starred Review, Booklist , January 1 & 15th, 2009: "Foxlee captures the small ways that humans reveal themselves, the mysterious intensity of female adolescence, and the surreal quiet of a grieving house, which slowly and with astonishing resilience fills again with sound and music.", Starred Review,Booklist, January 1 & 15th, 2009: "[A] shining debut . . . Foxlee captures the small ways that humans reveal themselves, the mysterious intensity of female adolescence, and the surreal quiet of a grieving house, which slowly and with astonishing resilience fills again with sound and music.", Starred Review, Booklist, January 1 & 15th, 2009: "[A] shining debut . . . Foxlee captures the small ways that humans reveal themselves, the mysterious intensity of female adolescence, and the surreal quiet of a grieving house, which slowly and with astonishing resilience fills again with sound and music." Intended Audience: Juvenile Audience Item Length: 8.6 in Publication Year: 2009

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  1. Absolutely loved *Anatomy of Wings*—Karen Foxlee’s storytelling is heartfelt and haunting. The way she blends grief, memory, and family bonds kept me hooked. The hardcover edition feels great in hand, perfect for re-reading. A beautifully written emotional journey I won’t forget.

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