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If You Come Softly

Jacqueline Woodson

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Both Elisha and Jeremiah attend Percy Academy, a private school where neither quite fits in. Ellie is wrestling with family demons, and Miah is one of the few African American students. The two of them find each other, and fall in love -- but they are hesitant to share their newfound happiness with their friends and families, who will not understand. At the end, life makes the brutal choice for them: Jeremiah suffers a tragedy and Ellie has to cope with the consequences.

Language: English

Pages: 200

Format: Kindle Edition

If You Come Softly

Jacqueline Woodson

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Both Elisha and Jeremiah attend Percy Academy, a private school where neither quite fits in. Ellie is wrestling with family demons, and Miah is one of the few African American students. The two of them find each other, and fall in love -- but they are hesitant to share their newfound happiness with their friends and families, who will not understand. At the end, life makes the brutal choice for them: Jeremiah suffers a tragedy and Ellie has to cope with the consequences.

Language: English

Pages: 200

Format: Kindle Edition

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