Weird Sad and Silent
Weird Sad and Silent by Alison McGhee is a poignant novel published by Penguin Group on May 6, 2025. This 192-page book, written in English, explores the challenges faced by a young girl named Daisy as she navigates bullying and past trauma. With the arrival of a new boy at school, Daisy finds a glimmer of hope in her struggle to cope with her difficult circumstances.
Readers will discover Daisy’s journey as she learns to confront her fears and the impact of her experiences. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, social skills, and the complexities of growing up, providing insight into Daisy’s efforts to shift from feeling invisible to embracing a brighter future. Through her interactions with her new friend and a stray cat she cares for, the story highlights the importance of connection and resilience in overcoming adversity.
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In this touching novel by the acclaimed author of Telephone of the Tree, an intriguing new boy at school helps Daisy cope with both bullying and past trauma.
Daisy has been working on invisibilizing herself—ever since living with her mother’s violent ex-boyfriend, and now to avoid the school bullies who are targeting her. She keeps a low profile, eating lunch with the librarian instead of in the Lunchroom of Terror and secretly counting whenever she’s anxious.
But things are looking up. A new boy has befriended her and seems able to stand up to the bullies, and the stray cat she’s been feeding is starting to almost trust her. Maybe she can finally focus on futurizing rather than invisibilizing.
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