Three Things I Know Are True

Betty Culley

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HarperTeen
30 December 2019

Family & home stories (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: disability & special needs (Children's&YA)

Fans of Jandy Nelson and Marieke Nijkamp will love this deeply moving novel in verse about the aftermath of a gun accident.

Life changes forever for Liv when her older brother, Jonah, accidentally shoots himself with his best friend Clay’s father’s gun. Now Jonah needs round-the-clock care just to stay alive, and Liv feels like she’s the only person who can see that her brother is still there inside his broken body.

With Liv’s mom suing Clay’s family, there are divisions in the community that Liv knows she’s not supposed to cross. But Clay is her friend, too, and she refuses to turn away from him—just like she refuses to give up on Jonah.

This powerful novel is a stunning exploration of tragedy, grief, compassion, and forgiveness.

By: Betty Culley
Imprint: HarperTeen
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 518g
ISBN: 9780062908025
ISBN 10: 0062908022
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 30 December 2019
Recommended Age: From 13 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Betty Culley lives in central Maine, where the rivers run through the small towns. She's an RN who worked as an obstetrics nurse and as a pediatric home hospice nurse. Three Things I Know Are True is her debut.

Reviews for Three Things I Know Are True

Culley's compelling free-verse poems accumulate into a poignant story of a family that was already struggling and then transformed into something unrecognizable. Liv's narration is touching, honest, and perceptive. A story of love and resilience as much as loss and grief. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books <strong>(starred review)</strong> Piercingly realistic. A poignant, humanizing exploration of a sadly timely issue. -- Kirkus Reviews An emotional journey that follows a life-altering tragedy. Culley weaves carefully chosen details into a slowly forming tapestry. A tale that is both harrowing in subject matter and elegant in execution. -- ALA Booklist A heartbreaking story about a topic that is too prevalent in today's society. -- School Library Journal Eloquent narrative verse. Culley deftly captures the community's nuanced responses and the heartbreak both families navigate as this devastating tragedy becomes a political battleground. -- Publishers Weekly