Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All
HarperCollins · Paperback · April 27, 2021
National Book Award 2019 Finalist!
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- Who it’s for
- Loss, survival, and the American dream meet in a story shadowed by war and ghosts.
- Genres
- YA Ghost Stories, 20th-Century US YA, YA Orphan & Foster Stories
- Published
- HarperCollins, April 27, 2021
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National Book Award 2019 Finalist! From the author of Printz Medal winner Bone Gap comes the unforgettable story of two young women—one living, one dead—dealing with loss, desire, and the fragility of the American dream during WWII. When Frankie’s mother died and her father left her and her siblings at an orphanage in Chicago, it was supposed to be only temporary—just long enough for him to get back on his feet and be able to provide for them once again.
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That’s why Frankie's not prepared for the day that he arrives for his weekend visit with a new woman on his arm and out-of-state train tickets in his pocket. Now Frankie and her sister, Toni, are abandoned alongside so many other orphans—two young, unwanted women doing everything they can to survive. And as the embers of the Great Depression are kindled into the fires of World War II, and the shadows of injustice, poverty, and death walk the streets in broad daylight, it will be up to Frankie to find something worth holding on to in the ruins of this shattered America—every minute of every day spent wondering if the life she's able to carve out will be enough. I will admit I do not know the answer. But I will be watching, waiting to find out. That’s what ghosts do.
Ghosts and Longing
Loss, survival, and the American dream meet in a story shadowed by war and ghosts.
Come here for
- A WWII-era story of two young women, one living and one dead
- A young woman’s search for something worth holding on to
Expect
- An intimate look at poverty, injustice, and abandonment
- A sustained narrative shaped by grief, desire, and uncertainty
Where it sits
| 20th-Century US YA | 55% |
|---|---|
| YA Ghost Stories | 38% |
| YA Orphan & Foster Stories | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Sibling Stories
- Historical YA Fantasy
- YA Fantasy Romance
- YA Ghost Stories
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- YA Horror
- Literary YA
- Magical Realism for Teens
- Paranormal & Supernatural for Teens
- Authors
- Laura Ruby
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- April 27, 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- YA Sibling Stories