Goodbye from Nowhere
Published: 2020
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"Goodbye from Nowhere" by Sara Zarr tells the poignant story of two girls, both facing personal challenges, who form an unexpected connection in the wake of a family tragedy. Set against the backdrop of a small town, the novel explores themes of grief, friendship, and the struggle to find one's place in a world that feels unsteady. As they navigate their respective hardships, the girls learn to support one another, ultimately discovering strength and resilience. Through their bond, they confront the complexities of loss and the importance of connection in healing. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
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 2020 by HarperCollins .
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.