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Behind You

Jacqueline Woodson

2004118 pagesabout 2–3 hours
2004
first published
  • 2004G.P. Putnam's Sons · 118 pages · ENGISBN 9780399239885
  • 2006Speak · 118 pages · ENGISBN 9780142403907
  • 2009Penguin USA, Inc. · ENGISBN 9781101156407
  • 2020Thorndike Press · 162 pages · ENGISBN 9781432882471
  • 2010Puffin · 144 pagesISBN 9780142415542

Even though Miah was black and Ellie is white, they made sense together. Then Miah was killed. It was the end of their relationship, but it was the beginning of grief for the many people who loved him. Now Miah's mother has stopped trying, his friends are lost, and Ellie does not know how to move on. And then there is Miah, watching; unable to let go. This beautiful novel explores the experiences of those left behind after a tragedy.

Worth knowing

Written forMiddle grade

When and where

ThemesGrief
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