A Summer to Die - Paperback

by Lois Lowry (Author), Jenni Oliver (Illustrator)

Thirteen-year-old Meg and her sister Molly couldn't be more different. Molly is beautiful and popular, and Meg is brainy and introverted. Accepting these differences has always been difficult for Meg. But when Molly falls ill in this moving coming of age story, Meg must learn not only to accept Molly and her life, but to accept death.

Lois Lowry's classic and award-winning first novel is a tender and honest look at love, loss, and the strength of family.

• A Heartbreaking Sibling Story: Thirteen-year-old Meg has always been jealous of her beautiful older sister, Molly. But when tragedy strikes, she must confront her own feelings and the deep, complicated love between them.
• A Poignant Look at Grief and Loss: A sensitive and authentic portrayal of a family navigating a terminal illness and the pain of losing a loved one, perfect for young readers facing difficult times.
• Finding an Outlet in Art: As her world turns upside down, Meg discovers the power of her camera, learning to see life, death, and her own changing self through a new lens.
• From a Newbery Medal-Winning Author: The acclaimed first novel from Lois Lowry, the beloved author of The Giver and Number the Stars, that has touched readers for generations.

Author Biography

Lois Lowry has written many award-winning novels for young people, including the Newbery Medal winners The Giver and Number the Stars. She divides her time between Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Portland, Maine.