Synopsis

A girl who struggles to breathe befriends a boy who seems shrouded in dust, in this unmissable tour de force from bestselling and award-winning author Dusti Bowling.

After Avalyn nearly died from an asthma attack, her parents moved her to the clear, dry air of Clear Canyon City, Arizona. And for the last ten years, she's been able to breathe. That is, until Adam showed up.

Quiet and unkempt, Adam is an instant target for the bullies who have plagued Avalyn and her friends. As Avalyn gets to know him, she begins to suspect that the sudden, strange increase in dust storms around town are somehow connected to his emotions. She thinks his problems may be even worse at home, especially when massive black walls of dust start rolling in after the school day. Will she find a way to stand up for her new friend? Her life may just depend on it.

Dusti Bowling delivers a page-turning, powerful, and poignant novel of friendship, courage, and healing, perfect for readers of Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Lynda Mullaly Hunt, and Erin Entrada Kelly.

Author: Dusti Bowling
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 08/15/2023
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 7.93h x 5.61w x 1.21d
ISBN: 9780316414234

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/29/2023
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2023
Booklist 07/01/2023 pg. 69
School Library Journal 10/06/2023 pg. 1