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In this touching novel by the acclaimed author of Telephone of the Tree, an intriguing new boy at school helps Daisy cope with both bullying and past trauma.Daisy has been working on invisibilizing herself—ever since living with her mother’s violent ex-boyfriend, and now to avoid the school bullies who are targeting her. She keeps a low profile, eating lunch with the librarian instead of in the Lunchroom of Terror and secretly counting whenever she’s anxious.But things are looking up. A new boy has befriended her and seems able to stand up to the bullies, and the stray cat she’s been feeding is starting to almost trust her. Maybe she can finally focus on futurizing rather than invisibilizing.
Publication Year: 2025
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Weird Sad and Silent by Alison McGhee is a touching novel about Daisy, a quiet girl who struggles with trauma from her mother's abusive ex-boyfriend. She copes by staying silent, counting numbers, and keeping to herself, earning the cruel nickname "Weird Sad and Silent" from classmates. Daisy finds comfort in a stray cat she names Rumble Paws and the kindness of a librarian. When Austin, a new student, befriends her, she slowly begins to open up. He stands up for her and helps her regain confidence. Through their friendship, Daisy starts to heal and embrace her own strength, learning that she is more than her past. The book explores themes of resilience, healing, and self-acceptance. Thank you netgalley for the e-arc.
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