And We Stay
And We Stay by Jenny Hubbard, published by Delacorte Press in 2014, is a poignant exploration of grief and healing. This edition, written in English and spanning 224 pages, delves into the life of high school senior Emily Beam after a tragic event involving her boyfriend, Paul Wagoner. Following his suicide, Emily is sent to a boarding school in Amherst, Massachusetts, where she grapples with her emotions and guilt while encountering a ghostly presence that shares her name.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines verse and prose, illustrating Emily’s journey through sorrow and self-discovery. The story presents themes of friendship, emotions, and the impact of tragedy, as Emily seeks to mend her fractured spirit with the help of the spirit of Emily Dickinson and two unique classmates. This inventive tale captures the complexities of young adult experiences, offering a nuanced perspective on the aftermath of loss and the possibility of hope amidst despair.
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When high school senior Paul Wagoner walks into his school library with a stolen gun, he threatens his girlfriend Emily Beam, then takes his own life. In the wake of the tragedy, an angry and guilt-ridden Emily is shipped off to boarding school in Amherst, Massachusetts, where she encounters a ghostly presence who shares her name. The spirit of Emily Dickinson and two quirky girls offer helping hands, but it is up to Emily to heal her own damaged self.
This inventive story, told in verse and in prose, paints the aftermath of tragedy as a landscape where there is good behind the bad, hope inside the despair, and springtime under the snow.
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