Every Single Second, Tricia Springstubb
Every Single Second, Tricia Springstubb
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Every Single Second

Author: Tricia Springstubb

Narrator: Arielle DeLisle

Unabridged: 6 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Storytide

Published: 06/07/2016


Synopsis

From acclaimed author Tricia Springstubb comes a poignant and topical middle grade novel about the effects of an accidental shooting on family, friendship, and community. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Holm and Rita Williams-Garcia.Twelve-year-old Nella Sabatini’s life is changing too soon, too fast. Her best friend, Clem, doesn’t seem concerned; she’s busy figuring out the best way to spend the “leap second”—an extra second about to be added to the world’s official clock. The only person who might understand how Nella feels is Angela, but the two of them have gone from being “secret sisters” to not talking at all.Then Angela’s idolized big brother makes a terrible, fatal mistake, one that tears apart their tight-knit community and plunges his family into a whirlwind of harsh publicity and judgment. In the midst of this controversy, Nella is faced with a series of startling revelations about her parents, friends, and neighborhood. As Angela’s situation becomes dangerous, Nella must choose whether to stand by or stand up. Her heart tries to tell her what to do, but can you always trust your heart? The clock ticks down, and in that extra second, past and present merge—the future will be up to her. 

About Tricia Springstubb

Tricia Springstubb is the author of the acclaimed middle grade novels What Happened on Fox Street and Mo Wren, Lost and Found as well as the picture book Phoebe & Digger. The mother of three grown daughters, she lives with her husband and cats in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. You can visit her online at www.triciaspringstubb.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily

Every Single Second is a powerful book that stays with you long after the last page is read. The message readers walk away from this read is just what the title says, every single second matters. One decision can change everything. The main character Nella finds herself in the middle of a modern day......more

Goodreads review by Amanda

You can read all of my reviews on my blog -> Cover2CoverMom I’m really conflicted over this one.  On one hand, there were many great aspects about this middle grade book, but on the other I think the author may have been a little too ambitious with all the “heavy topics” that she included in one boo......more

Goodreads review by Marina

Definitely one of my favorite books so far this year. It was a really heartbreaking and believable portrayal of not only perceptions and prejudices, but of children who grow up and change and don't necessarily understand all of what's going on around them. I loved Nella very much even when I wanted......more

Goodreads review by Sherri

I loved this book. This was a new author for me but I will definitely try another. The story covered so many timely topics - racism, PTSD, mental illness, friendship, family - and it was done so well. Everything worked.......more