In "You Were Here" by Cori McCarthy, the story follows a group of teens grappling with loss, identity, and the memories of a friend who has passed away. As they navigate their grief, they embark on a journey that takes them to the places they shared with their lost friend, confronting their feelings and uncovering hidden truths along the way. Through their experiences, they learn about love, the complexities of friendship, and the importance of moving forward while carrying the memories of those they've lost. The narrative weaves together themes of connection, healing, and the impact of shared experiences. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 10th grade-12th grade.

There are 400 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 2016 by Sourcebooks Fire .

Cori M. McCarthy has a BA in Creative Writing from Ohio University, a graduate certificate in screenwriting from UCLA, and an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of the Fine Arts. Born in Guam, (a military kid), she has lived in Ireland and traveled widely around