| Heaven's Note Contributor(s): Jarppi, Kayla (Author) |
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ISBN: 0999657704 ISBN-13: 9780999657706 Publisher: SIGMA's Bookshelf OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Mental Illness - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Suicide |
| Physical Information: 0.21" H x 6" W x 9" (0.31 lbs) 88 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 13-year-old Melody Potter has decided to escape from the horrible reality of her life, but she doesn't want to run away alone. So, she convinces her best friend, Autumn, to come along. At first, they find themselves on a memorable adventure, enjoying their new found freedom. However, shortly after arriving in New York City, the careless choices they make--that were driven by mental illness, depression, and anxiety--cost them big. Will a trusted adult come to the rescue in time to save them? Find out in this debut novel by teen author Kayla Jarppi. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jarppi, Kayla: - Kayla Jarppi was born in May 2004 in Robbinsdale, Minn. She later moved to Hudson, Wisc., where she now calls home. Kayla has excelled in academics and has received several awards, including a special Student of the Month award from her school. She has enjoyed writing poetry, short stories, and novels ever since she learned how to pick up a pencil and write. Her debut published novel, Heaven's Note, explores the all too common themes of mental illnesses, depression, and anxiety. Kayla suffers from anxiety and depression, and she says the writing process for this novel was very therapeutic and helpful. She hopes to shine a spotlight on awareness about this epidemic in our world today. |