Description: Praise for The Whispers : A 2022 Garden State Book Award Nominee A 2020 Edgar Award Nominee A 2020 Wisconsin State Just One More Page List Pick "This taut, moving tale delves beyond loss into issues of sexuality, conformity and self-acceptance... a masterful exploration into the power of storytelling but also its dangers, including self-denial and escapism." -- The New York Times Book Review " With sensitivity and skill , Howard handles themes of sexual identity, self-worth, loss and friendship." -- The Washington Post "Howard's personal story helps create a fictional narrative both realistic and relevant , while also calling on the fantastical magic of the imagination.... A tale of family, friendship and loss, filled with magic and heart ." -- Associated Press " A dreamy novel recalling Bridge to Terabithia." --Entertainment Weekly " A heartbreaking, beguiling debut ... This poignant journey through the badlands of grief is crammed with tenderness, wit and warmth." --The Guardian "This is a story of a boy coming to grips with heartbreak and trying to understand why he is the way he is, who must learn to discern what is real, and who discovers redemption ." -- School Library Connection , starred review " A beautiful, heart-expanding journey into the wilds of grief and back out again. This gorgeous book will give readers' hearts a hug that's filled with hope and possibility."--Donna Gephart, author of In Your Shoes and Lily and Dunkin "A moving, thoughtful examination of trauma, grief, and the power of imagination." -- Teen Librarian Toolbox " A beautiful, heartfelt book about love and loss and friendship. It feels real and true and resonant . Bravo, Greg Howard!" -- Dan Gemeinhart, author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise " The Whispers needs to be on every reading list of kids who loved Bridge to Terabithia and Counting by 7s." --B&N Kids Blog "A realistic tale of coming to terms and coming-of-age, of friendship and loss, with a touch of magic and humor ."-- Kirkus Reviews "We're predicting this emotional story will be an award winner ." -- Parents Magazine " A touching story of grief and healing." -- Booklist "This touching, often wry novel offers a memorable psychological puzzle and explores grief and acceptance ." -- Publishers Weekly "[Riley's] a thoroughly sympathetic [narrator], and it's easy to root fo r his eventual understanding of the truth--and of his own blamelessness." -- The Horn Book Magazine "An inspired and sensitive portrait of childhood traumatic grief." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Riley's voice is so wise and funny and compelling that readers--especially but not exclusively young ones--will gladly follow him on the kind of harrowing, hilarious journey that shows us we can survive the heartbreak and the beauty the world has in store for us." --Sam J. Miller, author of The Art of Starving and Blackfish City " A thrill ride to the soul. Gorgeously written, full of depth and wit." --James Brandon, author of Ziggy, Stardust and Me

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