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Heartfelt journey from 9/11 tragedy to hope.

If the cataclysmic event of 9/11 feels personal to you, or you have an interest in stories of human resilience, "Love Is the Higher Law" might resonate deeply with you. David Levithan deftly weaves the narratives of three teens affected by the tragedy into a poignant exploration of how collective experiences can lead to personal growth and unexpected bonds. This story doesn't just dwell on grief; it offers a tender look at discovering hope and connection amidst devastation.

  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2012)
  • Margaret A. Edwards Award (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Love Is the Higher Law

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ISBN: 9780375834691
Authors: David Levithan
Publisher: Ember
Date of Publication: 2011-08-10
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.76
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Bestselling author David Levithan ( Every Day ; Boy Meets Boy ; Will Grayson, Will Grayson with John Green) treats the tragic events of September 11th with care and compassion in this novel of loss and grief, but also of hope and redemption. First there is a Before, and then there is an After. . . .The lives of three teens—Claire, Jasper, and Peter—are altered forever on September 11, 2001. Claire, a high school junior, has to get to her younger brother in his classroom. Jasper, a college sophomore from Brooklyn, wakes to his parents’ frantic calls from Korea, wondering if he’s okay. Peter, a classmate of Claire’s, has to make his way back to school as everything happens around him.Here are three teens whose intertwining lives are reshaped by this catastrophic event. As each gets to know the other, their moments become wound around each other’s in a way that leads to new understandings, new friendships, and new levels of awareness for the world around them and the people close by.David Levithan has written a novel of loss and grief, but also one of hope and redemption aAs histhe characters slowly learn to move forward in their lives, despite being changed forever, one rule love is indeed the higher law. A MARGARET A. EDWARDS AWARD WINNER
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Heartfelt journey from 9/11 tragedy to hope.

If the cataclysmic event of 9/11 feels personal to you, or you have an interest in stories of human resilience, "Love Is the Higher Law" might resonate deeply with you. David Levithan deftly weaves the narratives of three teens affected by the tragedy into a poignant exploration of how collective experiences can lead to personal growth and unexpected bonds. This story doesn't just dwell on grief; it offers a tender look at discovering hope and connection amidst devastation.

  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2012)
  • Margaret A. Edwards Award (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.