A Summer to Die

Thirteen-year-old Meg envies her sister Molly's beauty and popularity, and these feelings make it difficult for her to cope with Molly's illness and death. This unforgettable classic explores the turbulent emotions of first grief, new friendship, and finding your own way to say goodbye. A Powerful Coming of Age Story: Thirteen-year-old Meg has always lived in her older sister’s shadow. Through the lens of her camera, she begins to find her own identity just as her world is about to change forever. Complex Sister Relationships: Meg’s envy for her beautiful sister Molly is a secret she can barely admit to herself. When illness strikes, she must navigate a tangled web of love, jealousy, and regret. The Bittersweet Loss of a Sibling: A raw and honest look at the process of grieving a sister, capturing the anger, confusion, and deep sadness that comes with an impossible loss. Unlikely Friendships: As her family faces crisis, Meg finds unexpected comfort and wisdom in new friendships with an elderly neighbor and a young couple preparing for a new life, just as she faces an ending.