It seems to Lennon that only Toby fully understands her grief. Lennon sits with him in the garden and they talk for a while. Beautiful and amazingly talented, Joe has caught the attention of all the girls in band, especially Rachel, Lennon's archenemy.Īfter school Lennon goes home and finds Toby, Bailey's boyfriend, there. In band, however, Lennon is happy to meet the new boy, Joe Fontaine. The death of Lennon's sister, Bailey, a few weeks ago has left a huge hole in her life that platitudes and compassion will never fill. Lennon returns to school and is embarrassed by the attention that she receives from her classmates. The Sky is Everywhere is a novel of grief and of self-discovery that will leave the reader rooting for Lennon to become a racehorse with every passing page. Previously invisible, Lennon now finds herself juggling two boys along with a grief that is becoming overwhelming. At the same time, Lennon discovers that her sister's boyfriend, Toby, is suffering as badly as her and only sharing a few elicit kisses seems to ease the pain. When Lennon returns to school, she meets a new boy, Joe, who begins showing up randomly at her house.

Every time that Lennon thinks she has gotten past the grief, something happens to remind her of all she has lost. Lennon's sister, Bailey, unexpectedly died just a few weeks ago, leaving Lennon without her better half, her best friend, and her favorite companion. The Sky is Everywhere is a novel by writer Jandy Nelson.

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