Stay with Me

“Griffin gracefully answers questions and solves mysteries, leaving us with hope and a smile without making things falsely shiny and bright.”—The New York Times

“An outstanding love story. Heartbreaking . . . achingly authentic, emotionally resonant.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Griffin’s great accomplishment, though, is that he subtly maintains a level of optimism in this painful story, creating in readers a mixture of emotions that won’t soon leave them.”—The Horn Book, starred review

“A sweet, sensual romance that unfolds with hushed whispers and trembling hands.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review

“A stellar story, with genuine dialogue and drama, this is a book that will appeal greatly to teens, especially dog lovers. . . . Haunting. Passionate. Bittersweet.”—School Library Journal, starred review

“Exquisite, unforgettable, an intense portrait of first love, family ties and the bond between man and dog.”—The Sunday Herald Sun

“Fast-paced, refreshingly honest, and surprisingly realistic.”—Booklist

“This book will find its way to the ‘favorites’ shelf right next to books like S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders.”—VOYA

“Authentic, painful, heartfelt. Griffin’s gift shines in this moving novel of loss, acceptance, and the possibility of redemption.”—Publishers Weekly