P.S. I Miss You

by Jen Petro-Roy

Overview

A heartbreaking--yet ultimately uplifting--epistolary middle-grade novel about family, religion, and having the courage to be yourself

"P.S. I Miss You is so moving! Evie's quiet strength and fierce determination are an inspiration. " --Ann M. Martin, author of Rain Reign and the Baby-Sitters Club

"Jen Petro-Roy has created a character with the potential to be as iconic as Judy Blume's Margaret." --Erin Dionne, author of Notes from an Accidental Band Geek

Evie is heartbroken when her strict Catholic parents send her pregnant sister, Cilla, away to stay with a distant great-aunt. All Evie wants is for her older sister to come back. Forbidden from speaking to Cilla, Evie secretly sends her letters.

Evie writes about her family, torn apart and hurting. She writes about her life, empty without Cilla. And she writes about the new girl in school, June, who becomes her friend, and then maybe more than a friend.

Evie could really use some advice from Cilla. But Cilla isn't writing back, and it's time for Evie to take matters into her own hands.

P.S. I Miss You by Jen Petro-Roy is a heartfelt middle grade novel dealing with faith, identity, and finding your way in difficult times.

"A touching, epistolary tale of a girl's journey to self-discovery. . . . Evie is an authentic, well developed character struggling with the deep issues of growing up. Petro-Roy's debut novel is realistic and relatable; middle school and junior high readers will appreciate taking Evie's emotional journey with her." --VOYA

"The emotional conclusion will resonate with middle school fans of contemporary realistic fiction." --School Library Journal

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250294302
Publisher:	Square Fish
Publication date:	01/31/2023
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	682,979
Product dimensions:	5.15(w) x 7.55(h) x 0.85(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Jen Petro-Roy is a former teen librarian, an obsessive reader, and a trivia fanatic. She lives with her husband and two young daughters in Massachusetts. P.S. I Miss You is her debut novel.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for P.S. I Miss You:

"P.S. I Miss You is so moving! Evie's quiet strength and fierce determination are an inspiration. " —Ann M. Martin, author of Rain Reign and the Baby-Sitters Club

"A heartbreaking but empowering story that’s impossible to forget. . . . Readers will love Evie’s smart, funny voice and will recognize themselves in her worries, her questions, and her hopes." —Kate Messner, author of The Seventh Wish

“A touching story of sisterly devotion and self-discovery. Readers will cheer on Jen Petro-Roy’s sweet, strong protagonist as she overcomes challenging family circumstances to embrace her own identity.” — Barbara Dee, author of Star-Crossed

"Jen Petro-Roy has created a character with the potential to be as iconic as Judy Blume's Margaret." —Erin Dionne, author of Notes from an Accidental Band Geek

From the Publisher

04/01/2018
Gr 4–7—Eleven-year-old Evie's world is shaken when her teenage sister Cilla becomes pregnant. Rather than stay and face her strict Catholic parents' reaction, Cilla goes away to give birth. After she places her child up for adoption, Cilla attends a boarding school. Evie misses Cilla terribly and writes to her regularly, which provides the epistolary format for the book. Seventh grade is a challenging time for Evie; her best friends seem more interested in performing in the school play and trying to get boyfriends than in being supportive. Only Evie's new friend June provides solace. June is unlike anyone Evie has ever known. She comes from a family of atheists and openly talks about girls she thinks are cute. As Evie starts to wonder if she and June could be more than just friends, she finds she needs her big sister's advice. Unfortunately, Cilla seems unwilling to respond to any of Evie's letters or to come home for school breaks. The emotional conclusion will resonate with middle school fans of contemporary realistic fiction. VERDICT A strong additional purchase for libraries serving middle schoolers, particularly those seeking more inclusive LGBTQ+ titles.—Shira Pilarski, Farmington Community Library, MI

School Library Journal