The Order of Things

Kaija Langley

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Nancy Paulsen Books
04 July 2023

General fiction (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: death & bereavement (Children's&YA)

A heart-rending novel-in-verse about a girl beginning to learn it is possible to go on even after a great loss.

A heart-rending novel-in-verse about a girl beginning to learn it is possible to go on even after a great loss.

Eleven-year-old April Jackson loves playing the drums, almost as much as she loves her best friend, Zee, a violin prodigy. They both dream of becoming professional musicians one day. When Zee starts attending a new school that will nurture his talent, April decides it's time for her to pursue her dreams, too, and finally take drum lessons. She knows she isn't very good to start, but with Zee's support, she also knows someday she can be just as good as her hero, Sheila E., and travel all around the world with a pair of drumsticks in her hand.

When the unthinkable happens and Zee suddenly passes away, April is crushed by grief. Without Zee, nothing is the way it's supposed to be. Zee's Dad isn't delivering the mail for his postal route like he should. April's Mom is suddenly dating someone new who is occupying too much space in their lives. And every time April tries to play the drums, all she can think about is Zee.

April isn't sure how to move on from the awful feeling of being without Zee. Desperate to help Papa Zee, she decides to secretly deliver the mail he's been neglecting. But when on her route she discovers a classmate in trouble, she doesn't second guess what she knows is the right thing to do.

By: Kaija Langley
Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 219mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9780593530900
ISBN 10: 059353090X
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 04 July 2023
Recommended Age: From 10 to 14 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kaija Langley was raised on a healthy diet of library books, music and theater performances, and visits to the family farm in rural North Carolina. She loves long road trips, dancing wherever music moves her, and adventures near and far with her Beloved. She resides with her family in Cambridge, MA. Learn more at KaijaLangley.com

Reviews for The Order of Things

Praise for The Order of Things: A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection ★ “This well-crafted novel in verse is rich in detail . . . The characters are fully realized, and the themes of family, change, and grief are handled with sensitivity and care. A heart-rending narrative of friendship, family, and the path to healing.”—Kirkus, starred review ★ “Langley explores communal grieving and found family in this middle grade debut, a layered novel in verse. . . Declarative lines paint a spare picture of interpersonal bonds and grief, while . . . resilience and desire to uplift loved ones guide a narrative that’s invested in themes of loss, ethics, and empathy.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review