About the author(s)

Crissa-Jean Chappell's reviews, short stories, and poems have appeared in many magazines. A professor of creative writing, she lives in Miami, Florida, where she often looks for manatees. This is her first novel.

Reviews

“Likable characters and an intense pace.” - School Library Journal

“Plenty of kids, OCD or not, will…find the exploration of disorder and identity thought-provoking.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Readers, especially those stuck with their own annoying rituals, will recognize the anger, the anxiety, and the longing for escape.” - ALA Booklist

“This must-have story is fresh. Chappell’s first novel is a breakthrough.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)

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