
Lois Lowry's debut novel, "A Summer to Die," is a deeply moving story about thirteen-year-old Meg, who initially struggles with jealousy towards her beautiful and popular older sister, Molly. When their family moves to a country house for their father's writing sabbatical, Molly is diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. The narrative follows Meg's emotional journey as she witnesses her sister's decline, transforms her jealousy into profound love, and grapples with the inevitability of loss. The book tenderly explores themes of grief, sibling relationships, identity, and finding solace in unexpected friendships and creative outlets like photography. It is a powerful read for middle-grade children and their parents, offering a sensitive portrayal of a family coping with tragedy.
Thirteen-year-old Meg envys her sister's beauty and popularity. Her feelings don't make it any easier for her to cope with Molly's strange illness and eventual death. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.