Shine
Lauren Myracle
Abrams
<p>When her best guy friend falls victim to a vicious hate crime, sixteen-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go against everyone you know in the name of justice. <br></p><p>Against a backdrop of poverty, clannishness, drugs, and intolerance, Myracle has crafted a harrowing coming-of-age tale couched in a deeply intelligent mystery. Smart, fearless, and compassionate, this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author.<br></p><p><em>Praise for <em><em>Shine<br></em></em><em>“Cat eventually uncovers the truth in a cliffhanging climax in which she confronts fear, discovers that love is stronger than hate and truly ‘shines.’ Raw, realistic and compelling.” –*Kirkus Reviews <br></em></em></p><em><em><p>*</p><p>“The page-turning mystery and Cat’s inspiring trajectory of self-realization will draw readers in and give them plenty to ponder.” –<em>The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books<br></em><br>“Dramatic in both content and presentation.” –<em>Los Angeles</em><em> Times<br></em><br>“Myracle captures well the regret that many feel for things in their past about which they are ashamed. Cat’s reflections on these moments are spot-on.” –<em>School Library Journal</em></p>About the Author<p>Lauren Myracle is the <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of the Internet Girls trilogy—<em>ttyl</em>, <em>ttfn</em>, and <em>l8r, g8r</em>—as well as <em>Rhymes with Witches</em>, <em>Bliss</em>, and the new Flower Power<em> </em>series, among many other books for teens and young adults. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with her family. Visit her online at www.laurenmyracle.com.</p></em></em>