Every Single Second

From acclaimed author Tricia Springstubb comes a poignant and topical middle grade novel about the effects of an accidental shooting on family, friendship, and community. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Holm and Rita Williams-Garcia.Twelve-year-old Nella Sabatinis life is changing too soon, too fast. Her best friend, Clem, doesnt seem concerned; shes busy figuring out the best way to spend the leap secondan extra second about to be added to the worlds official clock. The only person who might understand how Nella feels is Angela, but the two of them have gone from being secret sisters to not talking at all.Then Angelas idolized big brother makes a terrible, fatal mistake, one that tears apart their tight-knit community and plunges his family into a whirlwind of harsh publicity and judgment. In the midst of this controversy, Nella is faced with a series of startling revelations about her parents, friends, and neighborhood. As Angelas situation becomes dangerous, Nella must choose whether to stand by or stand up. Her heart tries to tell her what to do, but can you always trust your heart? The clock ticks down, and in that extra second, past and present mergethe future will be up to her.