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Ruthie is finally getting used to the new normal: her parents' divorce, having a stepdad and (annoying) stepbrothers and trying not to think too much about before.
When her mom starts feeling sick, Ruthie's relieved it's nothing serious…until her mom tells her she's pregnant again. Their family suffered a loss three years ago and it was devastating. How could her mom risk that again?
At least Ruthie has her best friend and her dog to help comfort her, as well as her favorite book series that always cheers her up: The Unicorns of Faravelle Forest. When Ruthie unexpectedly meets Ally, an older woman in the park where she takes her dog to play, she learns Ally is grieving a loss too, and the two develop an unlikely friendship. Though the journey is never smooth, Ruthie eventually realizes there's comfort to be found in expressing your feelings and cherishing the memory of those you've loved.
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Praise for Joanne Levy:
★ "A heartfelt and expertly written tale of loss, family, and friendship that will have readers blinking back their tears...Beautiful and sincere."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review for Sorry for Your Loss
Key Selling Points
• Ruthie is still grieving the death of her baby brother when her mother announces she's pregnant again. But with help from her best friend Jenna, her dog, Izzy, and a new friend who just happens to be her favorite author, Ruthie realizes that focusing on love will help get her through even the hardest loss.
• In this story, the author takes on the difficult topics of grief and stillbirth, and examines how it feels as a kid, to be powerless not just against death but also the choice of a parent to have a new baby and risk more loss. Readers who have dealt with any sort of grief will see themselves in Ruthie, and feel the catharsis of her finally letting her feelings out.
• All the Things We Found takes on other relatable topics, such as divorce and blended families, showing them realistically but also in an overall positive light, as Ruthie's aloof stepbrothers become sympathetic and supportive when she really needs them.
• The intergenerational relationship between Ruthie and Ally shows how kids and adults can learn from one another; and on a lighter note, her getting to meet the (co)author of her favorite series is a fun element that brings some levity to the narrative.
• Joanne Levy is the author of several books for young people, including Bird Brain, the Governor General award-nominated Sorry For Your Loss, and The Book of Elsie.
In this middle-grade novel, Ruthie's mother announces she's pregnant again-but Ruthie is still mourning the death of her baby brother, who was stillborn. With help from her dog and a surprising new friend, Ruthie finds that while you can't avoid grief, you can find comfort in honoring those you've lost.
Joanne Levy is the author of a number of books for young people, including The Sun Will Come Out, Bird Brain, Let It Glow (co-written with Marissa Meyer) and the award-winning Sorry For Your Loss, which was nominated for the Governor General's Literary Award and won the Canadian Jewish Literature Award. She lives in Clinton, Ontario, with her husband and a small menagerie of furred and feathered freeloaders.
"All the Things We Found is a beautiful, heartfelt story of love, loss, healing (and unicorns!). This book will stay with you in the best possible way." "Joanne Levy tackles big issues such as grief and loss with grace and empathy, and we root for Ruthie as she navigates the things beyond her control with the help of her family, her friends, and lots of love. This is a book you will want to give to every young reader you can find-after reading it yourself!" Can you lose something you never had?
"Emotionally raw and well worth reading."
When her mom starts feeling sick, Ruthie's relieved it's nothing serious…until her mom tells her she's pregnant again. Their family suffered a loss three years ago and it was devastating. How could her mom risk that again?
At least Ruthie has her best friend and her dog to help comfort her, as well as her favorite book series that always cheers her up: The Unicorns of Faravelle Forest. When Ruthie unexpectedly meets Ally, an older woman in the park where she takes her dog to play, she learns Ally is grieving a loss too, and the two develop an unlikely friendship. Though the journey is never smooth, Ruthie eventually realizes there's comfort to be found in expressing your feelings and cherishing the memory of those you've loved.
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Praise for Joanne Levy:
★ "A heartfelt and expertly written tale of loss, family, and friendship that will have readers blinking back their tears...Beautiful and sincere."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review for Sorry for Your Loss
Key Selling Points
• Ruthie is still grieving the death of her baby brother when her mother announces she's pregnant again. But with help from her best friend Jenna, her dog, Izzy, and a new friend who just happens to be her favorite author, Ruthie realizes that focusing on love will help get her through even the hardest loss.
• In this story, the author takes on the difficult topics of grief and stillbirth, and examines how it feels as a kid, to be powerless not just against death but also the choice of a parent to have a new baby and risk more loss. Readers who have dealt with any sort of grief will see themselves in Ruthie, and feel the catharsis of her finally letting her feelings out.
• All the Things We Found takes on other relatable topics, such as divorce and blended families, showing them realistically but also in an overall positive light, as Ruthie's aloof stepbrothers become sympathetic and supportive when she really needs them.
• The intergenerational relationship between Ruthie and Ally shows how kids and adults can learn from one another; and on a lighter note, her getting to meet the (co)author of her favorite series is a fun element that brings some levity to the narrative.
• Joanne Levy is the author of several books for young people, including Bird Brain, the Governor General award-nominated Sorry For Your Loss, and The Book of Elsie.
In this middle-grade novel, Ruthie's mother announces she's pregnant again-but Ruthie is still mourning the death of her baby brother, who was stillborn. With help from her dog and a surprising new friend, Ruthie finds that while you can't avoid grief, you can find comfort in honoring those you've lost.
Joanne Levy is the author of a number of books for young people, including The Sun Will Come Out, Bird Brain, Let It Glow (co-written with Marissa Meyer) and the award-winning Sorry For Your Loss, which was nominated for the Governor General's Literary Award and won the Canadian Jewish Literature Award. She lives in Clinton, Ontario, with her husband and a small menagerie of furred and feathered freeloaders.
"All the Things We Found is a beautiful, heartfelt story of love, loss, healing (and unicorns!). This book will stay with you in the best possible way." "Joanne Levy tackles big issues such as grief and loss with grace and empathy, and we root for Ruthie as she navigates the things beyond her control with the help of her family, her friends, and lots of love. This is a book you will want to give to every young reader you can find-after reading it yourself!" Can you lose something you never had?
"Emotionally raw and well worth reading."