All the Things We Found

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Année de parution:
2025

ISBN-13: 9781459839540

<p><strong>Ruthie is finally getting used to the new normal: her parents' divorce, having a stepdad and (annoying) stepbrothers and trying not to think too much about <em>before</em>.</strong></p>

<p>When her mom starts feeling sick, Ruthie’s relieved it’s nothing serious…until her mom tells her she’s pregnant again. Their family suffered a loss three years ago and it was devastating. How could her mom risk that again?</p>

<p>At least Ruthie has her best friend and her dog to help comfort her, as well as her favorite book series that always cheers her up: The Unicorns of Faravelle Forest. When Ruthie unexpectedly meets Ally, an older woman in the park where she takes her dog to play, she learns Ally is grieving a loss too, and the two develop an unlikely friendship. Though the journey is never smooth, Ruthie eventually realizes there’s comfort to be found in expressing your feelings and cherishing the memory of those you've loved.</p>

<p>Praise for Joanne Levy:</p>

<p>? "A heartfelt and expertly written tale of loss, family, and friendship that will have readers blinking back their tears...Beautiful and sincere."—<em>Kirkus Reviews</em>, starred review for <em>Sorry for Your Loss</em></p>

<p><em>?</em></p><p><strong>Key Selling Points</strong></p>

<ul><li>Ruthie is still grieving the death of her baby brother when her mother announces she's pregnant again. But with help from her best friend Jenna, her dog, Izzy, and a new friend who just happens to be her favorite author, Ruthie realizes that focusing on love will help get her through even the hardest loss.</li>

<li>In this story, the author takes on the difficult topics of grief and stillbirth, and examines how it feels as a kid, to be powerless not just against death but also the choice of a parent to have a new baby and risk more loss. Readers who have dealt with any sort of grief will see themselves in Ruthie, and feel the catharsis of her finally letting her feelings out.</li>

<li><em>All the Things We Found</em> takes on other relatable topics, such as divorce and blended families, showing them realistically but also in an overall positive light, as Ruthie's aloof stepbrothers become sympathetic and supportive when she really needs them.</li>

<li>The intergenerational relationship between Ruthie and Ally shows how kids and adults can learn from one another; and on a lighter note, her getting to meet the (co)author of her favorite series is a fun element that brings some levity to the narrative.</li>

<li>Joanne Levy is the author of several books for young people, including <em>Bird Brain</em>, the Governor General award-nominated <em>Sorry For Your Loss</em>, and <em>The Book of Elsie</em>.</li>

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