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OCTOPUS MOON was named a “best book of the year” by School Library Journal and “best book on mental health” by the nonprofit Child Mind Institute!
Octopus Moon
★ Winner of the ALA Schneider Family Award
★ Finalist for the Land of Enchantment Book Award (New Mexico)
★ Finalist for the Bluestem Award (Illinois)
A novel in verse about a young girl’s struggles with depression and anxiety, and her path to healing.
Praise
“An important purchase for all children’s and teen library shelves.”
—School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
“Pearl’s resilience, hope and bravery shine like her namesake.”
—BOOKLIST
“Perceptive, instructive, and hopeful.”
—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
