"How to Save a Life" by Sara Zarr follows the intertwining lives of two teenage girls: Jill, who is struggling to cope with her father's death and her own emotional turmoil, and Mandy, who is pregnant and searching for a place to belong. When Mandy approaches Jill's family for support, their paths collide in unexpected ways. The story delves into themes of loss, responsibility, and the complexities of relationships, as both girls confront their fears and desires. Through their journey, they learn about love, forgiveness, and the importance of connection, ultimately discovering how much their lives can change through friendship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called To Save a Life .

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

This book 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 2012 by Books on Tape .

Sara Zarr was raised in San Francisco, went to high school in Pacifica, California, and now lives with her husband in Salt Lake City, Utah.