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The Possibility of Fireflies
Project type
Book, Novel
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• Summary: In the summer of 1987, fourteen-year-old Ellie Roma is stuck in the suburbs with a troubled mother, a reckless older sister, and a life she’s desperate to escape. When she crosses paths with a mysterious musician next door, she sees a way out—but growing up is never that simple.
Dominique Paul’s debut novel is a coming-of-age story about music, survival, and the restless ache of wanting more.
• Pdf of Chapter One
• Review Excerpts:
o …sensitively written, immediately gripping and emotionally intense. Highly recommended. -Kirkus Review
o …in her strong, distinctive voice, Paul makes the story her own. -Booklist
o An impressive debut novel from a brilliant new voice in teen literature. -Teen Book Review
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