"Lost for Words" by Alice Kuipers tells the story of two sisters, Willow and her younger sibling, who navigate their complex relationship as they grapple with loss and the challenge of communication. Following the death of their mother, the sisters struggle to express their grief, leading to misunderstandings and distance between them. As they embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, they learn that words can both unite and divide. The novel beautifully explores themes of family, love, and the power of expression, showcasing how sharing their stories can bring them closer and help mend their broken bond. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 8th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 224 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Harperteen .

Alice Kuipers is the author of 8 books for young adults and children that have been published in 34 countries. She lives in Canada.