Tender, nostalgic, and deeply moving…
A young girl searches for love and connection as she faces heartbreaking loss in Keating’s poignant novel. Jess Alexander has already lost her father. Now, just before Christmas, she learns her beloved Grandma Evelyn doesn’t have much time left. Determined to create long-lasting memories, she fills their final holiday together with a must-do list. But as she braces for another goodbye, strange signs begin to appear—reminders that love endures even after loss. This emotionally resonant middle-grade story handles grief with warmth and honesty. Jess’s voice is innocent and authentic—earnest, searching, and deeply relatable as she tries to make sense of love, loss, and the quiet mysteries of the world around her. Set against the snow-covered streets of Maine, with its cozy bookstores and twinkling Christmas lights, the novel carries a nostalgic warmth that softens its heavier themes. While the story tugs at the heartstrings, its message is ultimately one of home, reminding readers that ones we love never truly leave us.
A beautifully written, tender story about grief, love, and the invisible threads that keep us connected.
Pub date January 7, 2025
Monarch Educational Services, L.L.C.
ISBN 978-1957656816
Price $15.99 (USD) Paperback, $9.99 Kindle edition