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Weeping Underwater Looks a Lot Like Laughter

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ABOUT
THE BOOK

George Flynn is the new nobody at St. Pius High School, until he falls in with the enchanting Schell sisters. Emily, an aspiring actress, is the object of his infatuation. But there’s something special about her quirky younger sister, Katie, who has her own crush on George, not to mention a scathing deadpan sense of humor in the face of multiple sclerosis. When an accident destroys their delicate balance, George and Emily find themselves searching for forgiveness yet losing each other.

ABOUT
THE AUTHOR Michael
J. White

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NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS

White turns a “new kid in town” tale of lusting after the most beautiful girl in high school, into a compelling story of moral choices. The characters of George Flynn and the Schell sisters ring with clarity and truth.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Country
United States
Original Language
English
Publisher
G.P. Putnam’s Sons

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