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Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley
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May 29, 2018 | ISBN 9781101937679

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Praise

★ “Original, wise, and essential. . . . This love story is an ode to words and life.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review 

★ “This poignant tale exquisitely chronicles the journey from hopelessness to learning to live again.” —School Library Journal, starred review 

★ “…Crowley has built a warm cast of surprising and memorable characters and placed them in universal circumstances that slowly unfold into something extraordinary.” —Booklist, starred review 

“Reading Words in Deep Blue feels a little bit like a slow dance, or falling in love, or swimming in the ocean on a rainy day. It’s a stunning reminder of the power of words and books and stories that will leave your heart full and heavy and hungry for more. Cath Crowley is magic.“ — Krystal Sutherland, author of Our Chemical Hearts

A big-hearted, stunner of a novel. Cath Crowley’s gorgeous prose will make you both tear up and swoon. A beautifully honest meditation on grief and love.” —Jasmine Warga, author of My Heart and Other Black Holes

Words In Deep Blue is beautifully written. Laced with humor and poignancy, tragedy and joy, this story will break your heart and then piece it back together.” —Emma Mills, author of First & Then and This Adventure Ends


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“The character development is strong. . . . It’s the kind of night you dream about, but it’s very much grounded in reality.” —Buzzfeed.com
 
“Laced with humor and sadness, longing and joy, this slice of life is satisfying and hopeful.” —Booklist
 
“Richly and affectingly expressed. . . . [An] engrossing story with credible complexity.” —Publishers Weekly
 
An ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book
 
A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book for Teens
 
 
 
Praise for A Little Wanting Song:
 
★ “Give this incredible, satisfying book to fans of Sarah Dessen, Karen Foxlee, Melina Marchetta—actually, give it to any teen girl who longs a little and feels too much. . . . Unforgettable.” —School Library Journal, starred review
 
“Crowley captures quiet moments with aching beauty and tenderness; her empathy for teen girls recalls Deb Caletti and Sarah Dessen.” —Booklist
 
An ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book

Awards

Oklahoma Sequoyah Young Adult Book Master List NOMINEE 2018

USBBY-CBC Outstanding International Trade Book NOMINEE 2018

Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2018

TAYSHAS Reading List SELECTION 2018

Westchester Fiction Award HONOR 2018

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