
Sebastian Cody did something horrible, something no one--not even Sebastian himself--can forgive. At the age of four, he accidentally shot and killed his infant sister with his father's gun. Now, ten years later, Sebastian has lived with the guilt and horror for his entire life. With his best friend away for the summer, Sebastian has only a new friend--Aneesa--to distract him from his darkest thoughts. But even this relationship cannot blunt the pain of his past. Because Sebastian knows exactly how to rectify his childhood crime and sanctify his past. It took a gun to get him into this. Now he needs a gun to get out.
At the age of four, Sebastian Cody accidentally shot and killed his infant sister with his father's gun. He's lived with the guilt and horror for the last ten years. With his best friend away for the summer, Sebastian has only a new friend-- Aneesa-- to distract him from his darkest thoughts. Sebastian knows exactly how to rectify his childhood crime and sanctify his past... and he needs a gun to accomplish it....
At the age of four, Sebastian Cody accidentally shot and killed his infant sister with his father's gun. He's lived with the guilt and horror for the last ten years. With his best friend away for the summer, Sebastian has only a new friend-- Aneesa-- to distract him from his darkest thoughts. Sebastian knows exactly how to rectify his childhood crime and sanctify his past... and he needs a gun to accomplish it....
Publisher:
New York ;, Boston :, Little, Brown and Company,, 2017
Edition:
First Edition
ISBN:
9780316315500
0316315508
0316315508
Characteristics:
295 pages ; 22 cm


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Add a CommentThis books deals with topics that are not often talked about, but exist. Beautifully written.
A compassionate story about the repercussions of an accidental shooting that still affects a family ten years later.
A dark book - but it should be shared with teens grappling with guilt and depression. The book also addresses cultural, wealth issues.