ISBN: 1613121458 9781613121450

Category: Young Adult Fiction / LGBT

Page count: 376

  When her best guy friend falls victim to a vicious hate crime, sixteen-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go against everyone you know in the name of justice.<br><br> Against a backdrop of poverty, clannishness, drugs, and intolerance, Myracle has crafted a harrowing coming-of-age tale couched in a deeply intelligent mystery. Smart, fearless, and compassionate, this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author.<br><br> <b>Praise for </b><i><b>Shine</b></i><br> “Cat eventually uncovers the truth in a cliffhanging climax in which she confronts fear, discovers that love is stronger than hate and truly ‘shines.’ Raw, realistic and compelling.”<br> –<i>Kirkus Reviews </i><br><br> “The page-turning mystery and Cat’s inspiring trajectory of self-realization will draw readers in and give them plenty to ponder.”<br> –<i>The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books</i><br><br> “Dramatic in both content and presentation."<br> –<i>Los Angeles</i><i> Times</i><br><br> “Myracle captures well the regret that many feel for things in their past about which they are ashamed. Cat’s reflections on these moments are spot-on.”<br> –<i>School Library Journal</i><br><br> <b>AWARD:</b><br> WINNER: Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award for young adult fiction<br> YALSA 2014 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults<br><br><br>