In *Sandpiper* by Ellen Wittlinger, the story follows the journey of a teenage girl named Hannah as she navigates the complexities of adolescence, grief, and self-discovery. After the death of her mother, Hannah and her father move to a small coastal town, where she struggles to adapt to her new life while grappling with her loss. She finds solace in her friendship with a quirky boy named Jake, who helps her reconnect with her passion for art and appreciate the beauty of the world around her. Through their bond, Hannah learns about love, healing, and the importance of moving forward. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 260 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 2007 by Simon & Schuster .

Ellen Wittlinger is the author of several highly acclaimed books for young adults. A former children's librarian, she lives with her husband and two children in Swampscott, Massachusetts.