From National Book Award–winning author Kathryn Erskine comes a heartfelt, poignant novel that tackles grief, change, and the struggle to let your voice be heard. Perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Erin Entrada Kelly, and Ali Benjamin. Shy, eleven-year-old Lily made her dad an important promise before he passed away—that she would “Strive for Five” and speak her mind at least five times. But speaking up one time, let alone five, is easier said than done. It’ll be even harder now that Lily must attend public school for the first time. Fortunately, she meets curling-obsessed Hobart and quiet Dunya at the beginning of sixth grade. Their kindness gives Lily hope that life without Dad might just be bearable. But when Lily and her friends are bullied by Ryan and his mean clique, she quickly discovers the true meaning of friendship and speaking out. Despite the anxiety she feels, Lily knows she needs to stand up for herself and others. And she’ll use the tools her dad gave her to not only keep her final promise but bring her whole school together. Following Lily’s journey and the snarky, insightful, and humorous commentary from Libro, the actual book, who guides readers through this thoughtful tale, makes Lily’s Promise a strong title for social emotional learning.
| ISBN: | 9780063058156 |
| Publication date: | 24th June 2021 |
| Author: | Kathryn Erskine |
| Publisher: | Quill Tree Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Stories about Family and Friends School Stories PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours PSHE: Family Issues PSHE: Bereavement and Grief Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying and harassment Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age |