"The Shape of Thunder" by Jennifer Jill Araya follows the story of two girls, Cora and her former best friend, who are navigating the complexities of friendship and grief after a tragic school shooting. Cora grapples with feelings of anger and betrayal as she tries to cope with the aftermath and the impact of loss on their once-close relationship. As they confront their past and the weight of their shared history, they embark on a journey toward understanding and healing, exploring themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the pursuit of hope in dark times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

This book was published in 2021 by HarperCollins .

Jasmine Warga lives in Mariemont, Ohio with her husband, Greg, a cat named Salvador Dali, and a puppy named Scout. She was born and raised just outside of Cincinnati, and spent her days making up stories, listening to emotive music, staring up at the night sky, and reading. She graduated from Northwestern University with a B. A. in History and Art History, and went on to teach 6th grade science at a school in Houston, Texas. In June 2013, she received a Master's in Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Lesley University. My Heart and Other Black Holes is her first novel.