In "Comfort" by Carolee Dean, the story follows the emotional journey of a young girl named Jena who grapples with the loss of her mother and the complexities of grief. As she navigates her deep sense of loneliness and isolation, Jena finds unexpected solace in an abandoned barn, where she encounters a boy struggling with his own demons. Together, they forge a connection that helps them confront their pasts and discover the healing power of friendship. Through shared experiences, they learn to find comfort in each other, leading to personal growth and a renewed sense of hope. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

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

There are 244 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 2004 by Clarion Books .

Carolee Dean is the author of Forget Me Not, Take Me There, and Comfort. She lives with her family in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she works with teenagers as a speech pathologist. Find out more at CaroleeDean. com.