Just a Normal Tuesday
Just a Normal Tuesday by Kim Turrisi, published by Kids Can Press on May 2, 2017, is a poignant exploration of grief and healing. The story follows sixteen-year-old Kai, whose life is irrevocably changed when she discovers a letter from her older sister, Jen, revealing that she has taken her own life. As Kai navigates the aftermath of this tragedy, she grapples with her emotions and the impact on her family, leading her to a summer camp designed for grieving teens.
In this 256-page young adult fiction, readers will find a narrative that delves into social themes surrounding loss, family dynamics, and the coming-of-age journey. As Kai confronts her heartbreak and anger, she begins to connect with others who share similar experiences, ultimately discovering a path toward healing and hope. Just a Normal Tuesday serves as a roadmap for those touched by loss, offering insights into the complexities of grief and the possibility of finding joy again.
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What begins as just a normal Tuesday becomes a day that will shatter sixteen-year-old Kai’s life forever. All it takes is a letter, tucked into a pile of their family’s mail. It’s from Kai’s older sister, Jen, who lives nearby. And it begins, ?If you are reading this, I am already gone.? Jen has committed suicide.
Dazed, Kai helps to plan Jen’s funeral and tries to cope with their devastated parents, all the while searching for answers. How could Jen do this, and why? Kai is heartbroken and furious, and soon she’s caught in a vicious downward spiral, self-medicating and lashing out at the people she loves. That’s when her parents shock her: they’re sending her to the Tree House, a summer camp for grieving teens.
Kai is not a happy camper at first. But when she meets other kids who are grappling with loss, she begins to share her feelings, find a way forward, even laugh … and fall in love.
Just a Normal Tuesday offers a roadmap for anyone who has been touched by loss and anyone who is looking for hope in a broken world.
Author Kim Turrisi won a Daytime Emmy for her work as co-creator, executive producer and writer of Venice: The Series. Kim also wrote for ABC Family’s webisode series Pretty Dirty Secrets, an online companion to Pretty Little Liars. This is her first novel.
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