Chasing Shadows
Language: English
Published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2013
- Hardcover
- Used
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A superb novel about grief, friendship, and mental illness, mixing in graphic-novel elements and themes from Hindu mythology. --Publishers Weekly, Starred Corey, Holly, and Savitri are closer than family until a random act of violence shatters their world. A gunman shoots at their car, leaving Corey dead, Holly in a coma, and Savitri the sole witness to the crime. When Holly wakes up, she is changed--determined to hunt down Corey's killer, whatever the cost. Savitri fears that Holly is running wild, losing her grip on reality. Friends should stand by each other in times of crisis. But can you hold on too tight? Too long? Swati Avasthi delivers a riveting novel that will appeal to fans of Laini Taylor and Laurie Halse Anderson. Haunting, mesmerizing and intense. --Kirkus Reviews, Starred A] visceral story of love, grief, and madness that is both action-packed and psychologically acute. --The Horn Book From the Hardcover edition.
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- Title
- Chasing Shadows
- Author
- Swati Avasthi
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Publication year
- 2013
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0375863427
- ISBN 13
- 9780375863424
- Illustrator
- Phillips, Craig
- Series
- Book 8 of 17: Junior Library Guild Selection
“A superb novel about grief, friendship, and mental illness, mixing in graphic-novel elements and themes from Hindu mythology.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred
Corey, Holly, and Savitri are closer than family until a random act of violence shatters their world. A gunman shoots at their car, leaving Corey dead, Holly in a coma, and Savitri the sole witness to the crime.
When Holly wakes up, she is changed—determined to hunt down Corey’s killer, whatever the cost. Savitri fears that Holly is running wild, losing her grip on reality. Friends should stand by each other in times of crisis. But can you hold on too tight? Too long?
Swati Avasthi delivers a riveting novel that will appeal to fans of Laini Taylor and Laurie Halse Anderson.
“Haunting, mesmerizing and intense.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred
“[A] visceral story of love, grief, and madness that is both action-packed and psychologically acute.” —The Horn Book
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About the Author
CRAIG PHILLIPS is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared on book jackets, in publications like Rolling Stone, and on tour posters for bands, including the Foo Fighters and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He lives in New Zealand with his family.
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