Don’t Touch
Don’t Touch by Rachel M. Wilson, published by HarperCollins on September 2, 2014, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the complexities of emotions and family dynamics. The story follows Caddie, a girl grappling with her parents’ separation and her own magical thinking as a coping mechanism. As she navigates her new life, Caddie adopts a mantra of avoidance, believing that if she refrains from touching others, her father might return. This leads her to cover her skin and wear gloves to school, complicating her interactions with peers and her desire to participate in drama class.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into social themes such as depression and the challenges of forming connections amidst personal turmoil. Caddie’s journey is marked by her struggle to balance her compulsions with her aspirations, particularly as she faces the prospect of acting alongside Peter, a classmate she is drawn to. The novel presents a thoughtful examination of friendship, love, and the barriers we create, inviting readers to reflect on the emotional landscapes that shape our lives. With 432 pages, this edition is available in English and offers a poignant look at the intersection of personal fears and the desire for connection.
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Step on a crack, break your mother’s back,
Touch another person’s skin, and Dad’s gone for good . . .
Caddie has a history of magical thinking—of playing games in her head to cope with her surroundings—but it’s never been this bad before.
When her parents split up, Don’t touch becomes Caddie’s mantra. Maybe if she keeps from touching another person’s skin, Dad will come home. She knows it doesn’t make sense, but her games have never been logical. Soon, despite Alabama’s humidity, she’s covering every inch of her skin and wearing evening gloves to school.
And that’s where things get tricky. Even though Caddie’s the new girl, it’s hard to pass off her compulsions as artistic quirks. Friends notice things. Her drama class is all about interacting with her scene partners, especially Peter, who’s auditioning for the role of Hamlet. Caddie desperately wants to play Ophelia, but if she does, she’ll have to touch Peter . . . and kiss him. Part of Caddie would love nothing more than to kiss Peter—but the other part isn’t sure she’s brave enough to let herself fall.
From rising star Rachel M. Wilson comes a powerful, moving debut novel of the friendship and love that are there for us, if only we’ll let them in.
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