Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town

Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
Published by Random House/Lamb on April 20, 2021
ISBN: 1984892592
Pages: 208
Genres: Realistic Fiction, Short Stories
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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five-stars

These interconnected short stories weave through the lives of teens in the west from Colorado to Alaska. From an imaginary mermaid friend to help a girl cope with tragedy to a young firefighter who rescues a cat and gets a haircut in return to a girl who takes on an abusive priest in a unique way, these stories set against a backdrop of forest fires demonstrate the resilience of the (young) human spirit. These beautifully-written YA stories are suitable for upper middle school and up.

Reviewed by Karen Sandlin Silverman, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham