{"product_id":"playlist-for-the-dead-isbn-9780062310507","title":"Playlist for the Dead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A page-turner that combines genuine intrigue with heartbreak and desire.” —\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolly Goldberg Sloan, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eCounting by 7s\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart mystery, part love story, and part coming-of-age tale in the vein of \u003cem\u003eThirteen Reasons Why, The Perks of Being a Wallflower,\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Spectacular Now\u003c\/em\u003e, Michelle Falkoff’s debut is an honest and gut-wrenching novel about loss, rage, what if feels like to outgrow a friendship that’s always defined you—and the struggle to redefine yourself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere was a party. There was a fight. The next morning, Sam’s best friend, Hayden, was dead. And all he left Sam was a playlist of songs and a suicide note: \u003cem\u003eFor Sam—listen and you’ll understand\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo figure out what happened, Sam has to rely on the playlist and his own memory. But the more he listens, the more he realizes that his memory isn’t as reliable as he thought. And it might only be by taking out his earbuds and opening his eyes to the people around him that he’ll finally be able to piece together his best friend’s story. And maybe have a chance to change his own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“An absorbing and sensitive read.” —\u003cem\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Falkoff lightens the substantial topics of grief, bullying, and suicide with Sam’s engaging investigation.” —ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Realistic and well-written. The strong characters, dialogue and the use of the playlist to structure the book make this a good pick for struggling readers.”  —\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Falkoff treats a difficult topic with delicacy and care.” —\u003cem\u003ePublishers We\u003c\/em\u003eekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Truly powerful moments.” —\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eHere's what Sam knows:\u003cbr\u003eThere was a party.\u003cbr\u003eThere was a fight.\u003cbr\u003eThe next morning, Sam's best friend, Hayden, was dead.\u003cbr\u003eAll he left Sam was a playlist—\u003cbr\u003eand a note, saying\u003cbr\u003ethat he took his own life.\u003cbr\u003ebut what Sam doesn't know is:\u003cbr\u003eWhy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo figure out what happened, Sam has to rely on the playlist and his own memory. But the more he listens, the more he realizes that his memory isn't as reliable as he thought. Especially when someone claiming to be Hayden starts sending him cryptic messages, and a series of violent attacks begins on the bullies who made Hayden's life hell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSam knows he has to face up to what happened the night Hayden killed himself. But it's only by taking out his earbuds and opening his eyes to the people around him—including an eccentric, unpredictable girl who's got secrets, too—that Sam will finally be able to piece together his best friend's story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd maybe have a chance to change his own.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“[A] debut novel that limns the shifting boundaries of teen friendship, loyalty and identity. 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