Waiting for Sarah

Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the aftermath of a major loss, feeling physically or emotionally isolated, or navigating the complexities of a new disability. It is a poignant story about Mike, a high school student who lost his legs and his family in a tragic accident. As he returns to school, he encounters a mystery involving a girl named Sarah who may not be who she seems. This narrative explores heavy themes of survivor guilt, grief, and the slow process of rejoining the world of the living. It is a secular, realistic story with a supernatural twist that offers a path toward healing and hope for older readers who feel the weight of being different or alone. It serves as an excellent tool for normalizing the intense anger and sadness that often accompany life-altering physical trauma.