Repairing the World
Twelve-year-old Daisy and Ruby are totally inseparable. They’ve grown up together, and Daisy has always counted on having Ruby there to pave the way, encourage her to try new things, and to see the magic in the world. Then Ruby is killed in a tragic accident while on vacation, and Daisy’s life is shattered.
Now Daisy finds herself having to face the big things in her life—like starting middle school and becoming a big sister—without her best friend. It’s hard when you feel sad all the time. But thanks to new friends, new insights, and supportive family members, Daisy is able to see what life after Ruby can look like. And as she reaches beyond that to help repair the world around her, she is reminded that friendship is eternal, and that magic can be found in the presence of anyone who chooses to embrace it.
“The book reads like a field guide for surviving the unimaginable: the prose simple but clearsighted, the plot an unassuming canvas against which characters and emotions bloom. An accessible look at grief, spirituality, and growth.” —Kirkus Reviews
“This is a profound and lovely book about loss, grace and the beauty and magic that is all around us.” —Gayle Forman, author of the New York Times best-selling, If I Stay
“In this brilliantly honest exploration of grief, hope, second chances, and Jewish identity, Epstein grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. Have your tissues ready.” —Veera Hiranandani, author of Newberry Honor winner, The Night Diary and Sidney Taylor Book Award winner, How to Find What You’re Not Looking For