Description

Julie Reece Deaver's classic novel of loss and gradual acceptance has touched the hearts of ordinary readers for more than twenty years.

Morgan and Jimmy have been best friends forever, and know each other inside out. They do everything together—they even argue well. But after a terrible accident, Morgan suddenly has to face life alone. Without Jimmy around, though, it’s like the best part of her has died. How could he do this to her?

This moving novel has been used in grief counseling teen in counseling centers around the country, and it remains as fresh and poignant as when it was first published.


  • Grief and Loss: Morgan must navigate a world that feels empty after losing the one person who knew her inside and out.
  • Coming of Age Story: Forced to face life alone at seventeen, Morgan's journey is a poignant and unforgettable exploration of healing and self-discovery.
  • Unforgettable Platonic Friendship: Experience the deep, powerful bond between two teens who were more like siblings than friends, a relationship that defines a lifetime even after it's cut short.
  • Coping with Tragedy: A timeless and honest look at the chaotic, confusing, and ultimately hopeful process of picking up the pieces after an unthinkable tragedy.

About the author(s)

Julie Reece Deaver has worked both as a teacher's aide and in television and has had her pen-and-ink drawings appear in such periodicals as The New Yorker and Reader's Digest. She is the author of Say Goodnight, Gracie, a 1988 Best Book for Young Adults (ALA) and a 1988 Recommended book for Reluctant Young Adult readers (ALA); First Wedding, Once Removed; and You Bet Your Life. Ms. Deaver lives in Pacific Grove, California.

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