The Thing with Feathers
- Fiction
- Publisher: Blink (HarperCollins Focus)
- Published: 2018
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Publisher's Description
Emilie Day believes in playing it safe: she’s homeschooled, her best friend is her seizure dog, and she’s probably the only girl on the Outer Banks of North Carolina who can’t swim. Then Emilie’s mom enrolls her in public school, and Emilie goes from studying at home in her pj’s to halls full of strangers. To make matters worse, Emilie is paired with starting point guard Chatham York for a major research project on Emily Dickinson. She should be ecstatic when Chatham shows interest, but she has a problem. She hasn’t told anyone about her epilepsy. Emilie lives in fear her recently adjusted meds will fail and she’ll seize at school. Eventually, the worst happens, and she must decide whether to withdraw to safety or follow a dead poet’s advice and “dwell in possibility.” From Golden Heart award-winning author McCall Hoyle comes The Thing with Feathers, a story of overcoming fears, forging new friendships, and finding a first love, perfect for fans of Jennifer Niven, Robyn Schneider, and Sharon M. Draper.
Endorsements (7)
“Filled with poignancy, sparkling wit, and Southern charm, The Thing with Feathers made my heart absolutely soar! It’s everything I love in a YA contemporary.”
“The inspiring story of one girl’s struggle not to be defined by her illness, The Thing with Feathers soars as it explores what it means to live—and love—without fear,”
“Heartfelt and affecting. Hoyle tells a familiar story, but does so in a voice that is rarely heard, and that makes all the difference.”
“Epilepsy is a quiet but serious disorder that needs more awareness, and I’m so very excited to see that McCall Hoyle is bringing it to the YA community in this stunning debut. The Thing with Feathers is a gorgeous, hope-filled novel!”
“Poetic and raw, The Thing with Feathers portrays the reality for many teens with epilepsy. But more importantly, Emilie’s story articulates the desire we all have to be known and loved just as we are.”
“A heart-warming debut that will leave readers filled with hope.”
“AMAZING. The writing is so good, the characters are real and relatable, and the story is sweet and swoony and everything you want in a YA romance.”
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