Echo's Sister

From critically acclaimed author Paul Mosier, a Publishers Weekly Flying Start, comes a stunning story about the beauty of family, the power of community, and ultimately the strength of the human spirit.

Twelve-year-old El has planned on making her first week at a new school fantastic. She won't go by her given name, Laughter. She'll sit in the back of the classroom where she can make new friends. She won't even have time to think about all the fun her old friends are having without her. Everything will be great.

But when her dad picks her up after school and tells her that her younger sister, Echo, has a life-threatening illness, her world is suddenly turned upside down. And with her parents now pressed for time and money, El feels lost and powerless.

Then she befriends Octavius, the only other kid in school who gets what she's going through. As El begins to adjust to her new life, she soon finds that maybe a little hope and a lot of love can overcome any obstacle.

But when you feel all alone, how do you find the strength to be there for the one person who needs you most?

• Sibling Story: When twelve-year-old El learns her little sister Echo is sick, she has to find a new kind of courage--not just for herself, but for her entire family.
• Childhood Cancer: A sensitive and honest look at a family facing a difficult diagnosis, perfect for young readers navigating complex emotions.
• New School Story: While struggling with her new reality at home, El also has to navigate a new school where she feels completely alone--until she meets a boy who understands.
• Coming of Age: A moving journey of a young girl who discovers her own strength, the resilience of the human spirit, and the incredible power of hope.