Ali Benjamin Libros

This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist! After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy must have been a rare jellyfish sting-things don't just happen for no reason. Retreating into a silent world of imagination, she crafts a plan to prove her theory--even if it means traveling the globe, alone. Suzy's achingly heartfelt journey explores life, death, the astonishing wonder of the universe...and the potential for love and hope right next door.

A family is upended when their small-town life becomes the latest battlefield in the culture wars in this of-the-moment novel for readers of Meg Wolitzer and Fleishman Is in Trouble

In diese außergewöhnliche Klasse will jeder! Caitlyns neue Schule ist höchst sonderbar. Unterrichtet wird in einer alten Villa, der pflanzenüberwucherte Sportplatz wird von einer Horde Ziegen freigemümmelt, und keiner kann aufhören, über einen Schüler namens Paulie Fink zu reden. Je nachdem, wen man fragt, war er ein urkomischer Klassenclown oder ein unerbittlicher Unruhestifter. Aber eines ist sicher: Der Junge ist eine absolute Legende. Jetzt ist er verschwunden, und Caitlyn wird zur Jurorin in einem Wettbewerb gewählt, bei dem ein würdiger Paulie-Ersatz gefunden werden soll. Mit jeder neuen Aufgabe versucht Caitlyn eine Person kennenzulernen, die sie nie getroffen hat. Doch am meisten überrascht sie das, was sie dabei über sich selbst herausfindet.

In this compelling memoir, nineteen-year-old Paige Rawl shares her harrowing experience of being bullied in middle school and how she transformed her pain into a powerful message of resilience. Paige, who has been HIV positive since birth, never allowed her condition to define her or hinder her achievements, such as participating in beauty pageants, playing soccer, and making the honor roll. However, everything changed when she disclosed her status to comfort a friend, leading to relentless bullying. She was labeled "PAIDS," faced mockery from her soccer coach, and received unsupportive responses from school officials, including her guidance counselor and principal. In a moment of despair, Paige attempted to take her own life, swallowing fifteen sleeping pills—one for each year she had lived. This dark chapter could have marked the end, but instead, it became a catalyst for her journey toward empowerment. Her gripping narrative not only captivates readers but also serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of compassion in the face of cruelty. Paige's story will resonate with anyone affected by bullying, inspiring a call to action that lingers long after the final page.