The book takes readers through an emotional journey that is sad at times but ultimately hopeful. Petro-Roy's debut novel is realistic and relatable middle school and junior high readers will appreciate taking Evie's emotional journey with her." - VOYA "The emotional conclusion will resonate with middle school fans of contemporary realistic fiction." - School Library Journal Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.Petro-Roy, who was raised Catholic, said at the time she began writing the book she had begun to question some aspects of the faith. Evie is an authentic, well developed character struggling with the deep issues of growing up.
"A touching, epistolary tale of a girl's journey to self-discovery. I Miss You by Jen Petro-Roy is a heartfelt middle grade novel dealing with faith, identity, and finding your way in difficult times. But Cilla isn't writing back, and it's time for Evie to take matters into her own hands. Evie could really use some advice from Cilla. And she writes about the new girl in school, June, who becomes her friend, and then maybe more than a friend. She writes about her life, empty without Cilla. Evie writes about her family, torn apart and hurting. Forbidden from speaking to Cilla, Evie secretly sends her letters.
All Evie wants is for her older sister to come back. " -Erin Dionne, author of Notes from an Accidental Band Geek Evie is heartbroken when her strict Catholic parents send her pregnant sister, Cilla, away to stay with a distant great-aunt. Martin, author of Rain Reign and the Baby-Sitters Club "Jen Petro-Roy has created a character with the potential to be as iconic as Judy Blume's Margaret. I Miss You is so moving! Evie's quiet strength and fierce determination are an inspiration. A heartbreaking-yet ultimately uplifting-epistolary middle-grade novel about family, religion, and having the courage to be yourself " P.S.
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