Diamond Willow

By Helen Frost

A solo journey leads to unexpected challenges and friendships.

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144 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Willow craves independence and recognition, dreaming of mushing her dogs to her grandparents' house alone. But a single misstep turns her adventure into a test of courage and friendship. As Willow navigates the consequences, she discovers hidden strengths and the true value of her connections. With the help of an unexpected group, she learns to embrace her unique self. This journey, told through diamond-shaped poems, reveals the unspoken emotions and desires that Willow keeps even from herself. Can she find her way and make things right again?

From the publisher

There’smore to me thanmost peoplesee. Twelve-year-old Willow would rather blend in than stick out. But she still wants to be seen for who she is. She wants her parents to notice that she is growing up. She wants her best friend to like her better than she likes a certain boy. She wants, more than anything, to mush the dogs out to her grandparents’ house, by herself, with Roxy in the lead. But sometimes when it’s just you, one mistake can have frightening consequences . . . And when Willow stumbles, it takes a surprising group of friends to help her make things right again. Using diamond-shaped poems inspired by forms found in polished diamond willow sticks, Helen Frost tells the moving story of Willow and her family. Hidden messages within each diamond carry the reader further, into feelings Willow doesn’t reveal even to herself.Diamond Willow is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children’s Book of the Year.

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