Death, Dickinson, and the Demented Life of Frenchie Garcia

It is the summer after Frenchie Garcia's senior year, and she can't come to grips with the death of Andy Cooper. Her friends don't know that she had a secret crush on her classmate, and they especially don't know that she was with Andy right before he committed suicide. The only person who does know is Frenchie's imaginary pal Em (a.k.a. Emily Dickinson), who she hangs out with at the cemetery down the street.

When Frenchie's guilt and confusion come to a head, she decides there is only one way to truly figure out why Andy chose to be with her during his last hours. While exploring the emotional depth of loss and transition to adulthood, Sanchez's sharp humor and clever observations bring forth a richly developed voice.

Author: Jenny Torres Sanchez
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Published: 05/01/2013
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780762446803

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 171750 / Death, Dickinson, and the DeMented Life of Frenchie Garcia

Award: Tayshas Reading - Commended

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2013 pg. 531
Shelf Awareness 07/09/2013
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2013 pg. 111
School Library Journal 10/01/2013 pg. 129
Kirkus Best Young-Adult Books 12/01/2013 pg. 57
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Jenny Torres Sanchez lives in Florida with her husband and children where she currently writes full time. Before her debut novel The Downside of Being Charlie she taught high school for several years, where she credits her eclectic students for inspiring her to write young adult novels.