Behind You
by Jacqueline Woodson

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Description:

The soul doesn't die-it looks back and wonders.

You are so light you move with the wind and the snow...And it lifts you up — over a world of sadness and anger and fear. Over a world of first kisses and hands touching and someone you're falling in love with. She's there now. Right there...

Miah and Ellie were in love. Even though Miah was black and Ellie was white, they made sense together. Then Miah was killed. This was the ending.

And it was the beginning of grief for the many people who loved Miah. Now his mother has stopped trying, his friend are lost and Ellie doesn't know how to move on. And there is Miah, watching all of this—unable to let go.

With the help of each other, the living will come together. Miah will sit beside them.  They will feel Miah in the wind, see him in the light, hear him in their music. And Miah will watch over them, until he is sure each of those he loved is all right.

This beautiful sequel to Jacqueline Woodson's If You Come Softly explores the experiences of those left behind after tragedy. It is a novel in which through hope, understanding and love, healing begins.

Awards:
ALA Best Book for Young Adults 2005
ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2005
New York Public Library Best Book for Teen Age 2005

Behind You
by Jacqueline Woodson

ISBN: 9780399239885
ISBN-10: 039923988X
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile Books (Penguin Group)
Publication Date: 2004
Format: Hardcover, 128 pages
Book Type: New Bargain Book
Condition: New, Has remainder mark

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