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The Shape of Thunder

The Shape of Thunder

Published in
2021
4.18
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Description

Cora hasn’t spoken to her best friend, Quinn, in a year. Despite living next door to each other, they exist in separate worlds of grief. Cora is still grappling with the death of her beloved sister in a school shooting, and Quinn is carrying the guilt of what her brother did. On the day of Cora’s twelfth birthday, Quinn leaves a box on her doorstep with a note. She has decided that the only way to fix things is to go back in time to the moment before her brother changed all their lives forever—and stop him. In spite of herself, Cora wants to believe. And so the two former friends begin working together to open a wormhole in the fabric of the universe. But as they attempt to unravel the mysteries of time travel to save their siblings, they learn that the magic of their friendship may actually be the key to saving themselves.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
275 pages

Why to read

  • Explores complex emotions and the process of healing
  • Addresses topical issues such as gun violence and its impact
  • Features strong character development and the dynamics of friendship
  • Introduces thought-provoking concepts like time travel and its consequences