A Psalm for Lost Girls

Reach for this book when your teen is grappling with the shadow of a sibling or struggling with the pressure to be perfect in the eyes of their family or community. This intense mystery follows Callie as she navigates the sudden death of her sister, Tess, who many believe was a literal saint capable of miracles. As Callie investigates a local kidnapping and unearths family secrets, the story explores the heavy burdens of grief, the complexity of faith, and the necessity of finding one's own voice. It is a sophisticated, emotionally raw choice for older teens (14 and up) that validates the feeling of being the invisible or imperfect child while offering a realistic look at how we deify those we lose.