What Happened to My Sister: A Novel

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Nine-year-old Carrie Parker and her mother, Libby, are making a fresh start in the small town of Hartsville, North Carolina, ready to put their turbulent past behind them. Violence has shattered their family and left Libby nearly unable to cope. And while Carrie once took comfort in her beloved sister, Emma, her mother has now forbidden even the mention of her name. When Carrie meets Ruth, Honor, and Cricket Chaplin, these three generations of warmhearted women seem to have the loving home Carrie has always dreamed of. But as Carrie and Cricket become fast friends, neither can escape the pull of their families' secrets-and uncovering the truth will transform the Chaplins and the Parkers forever. Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more.

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Absolutely unforgettable . . . Haunting, harrowing, and exquisitely told, Flocks brilliant, bold novel is all about imagination, grief, and one stunning young narrators struggle to transcend an unimaginable past in order to carve out a future.Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of Pictures of You

"A gripping read that is at once heartbreaking and heartwarming. Flock masterfully combines a deeply affecting family drama with relentless suspense. You'll find yourself reading late into the night to find out what life has in store forthe indomitable Carrie Parker.Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence

From the opening sentence of Elizabeth Flocks exceptional new novel, I was at its tender mercies. These memorable, lovable characters jumped off the page and lodged themselves in my heart.Elinor Lipman, author of The Family Man and Then She Found Me

Elizabeth Flock has created a young heroine who will win your heart. Caroline Parker is fierce, bright, and endlessly lovable. Amid this well-plotted mystery, theres a story of great hope, survival, and resilience.Julianna Baggott, author of Girl Talk and Pure

Readers who lovedMe & Emmawill pounce on the sequel. Booklist

"Flock conjures the world of young Carrie with the pathos and heartbreak of Mary Karr's The Liars Club. You will not put this novel down.Antoinette van Heugten, bestselling author of Saving Max

Carrie Parker is one of the toughest, scrappiest, most endearing child protagonists I've ever encountered in a novel. I fell in love with her immediately, and also with the rest of this wonderful cast of survivorscompelling characters the world has kicked hard, but who rise up and become stronger at those broken places. I was rooting for every one of them and haven't stopped thinking of them since.Katrina Kittle, author of The Blessings of the Animals

Author Bio

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Flock is a former journalist who reported for Time and People magazines and worked as an on-air correspondent for CBS. She is the author of several acclaimed novels, including But Inside I'm Screaming and Me & Emma. She lives in New York City.