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Paper Heart

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In this companion to Tornado Brain, a moving tale of loss and healing comes full circle.
Tess has always understood her role in her family. She is supposed to be the "okay" one. The one no one has to worry about. But all Tess does is worry, constantly picking at her fingers every time a new worry arises. Still grieving her best friend's death, she is consumed by the fear that everything was her fault and her sadness that Colette is never coming back. Worse still, it seems like everyone else has found a way to move on, even her twin sister Frankie. When her mom decides a change of location might do her good, Tess finds herself on an airplane bound for her aunt's house in small town Wyoming and a summer vacation attending art camp.
Tess thinks she might never be able to move on from losing Colette but her quirky but determined cousin Kennedy and new friend Izzy are determined to help. When Tess becomes convinced that Colette's ghost might be haunting her, Kennedy and Izzy find new ways for Tess to make peace with the past and finally let go of the grief that has been haunting her heart.
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    • School Library Journal

      August 19, 2022

      Gr 4-8-In this moving companion to the outstanding Tornado Brain, Patrick here focuses on the "normal" sister, Tess, instead of her sister Frankie, who is on the autism spectrum. Reeling after the death of her best friend, Collette, Tess is sent to live with her aunt in Wyoming for the summer to attend a summer art camp. Tess attempts to pursue her usual interests, but memories of Collette continue to haunt her. Developing relationships with her goth cousin Kennedy and an attraction to a fellow camper, Izzy, along with the guidance of a therapist, finally help Tess find some closure. Jesse Vilinsky narrates in a youthful, approachable voice in the first person. She adeptly reflects Tess's feelings of loss and uncertainty, along with her sometimes complicated relationship with her twin, Frankie. While there is not much differentiation among the female characters, Vilinsky voices Tess's four-year old cousin, Kane, in an adorable way. VERDICT This audio could be helpful for middle schoolers experiencing grief and anxiety, and is a must for those who enjoyed Tornado Brain.-Julie Paladino

      Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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