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Olive thinks in words. Mattie thinks in pictures. Can they find a way to speak the same language? “Thoughtfully exploring learning disabilities, divorce, crushes, and the struggle to fit in, this inviting, cleverly constructed story with richly multifaceted characters poignantly captures the difficulties and joys of sisterhood.” – BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW “A feast for lovers of words and comics alike that tackles real-life challenges." – KIRKUS REVIEWS Beautifully told in words and comic panels, Mattie and Olive’s story will stay with you. Olive collects words. Rare words, common words, fancy words, funny words. She expresses herself by writing poetry, making crossword puzzles, and creating dictionary definitions for what she refers to as "neologisms." Her sister, Mattie, could not be more different. Mattie struggles with words and so instead prefers pictures, expressing herself through cartoons and sketches. Despite their differences, the two girls are inseparable. Or at least, they were. After their dad moves away and Olive develops her first crush, the sisters’ dynamic changes. Olive wants to spend more time with people who aren't related to her, but Mattie doesn't want anything to change. When their dad starts acting suspiciously and Mattie’s grades begin to fall, the sisters’ relationship fractures. Olive and Mattie must discover that love isn’t always how we envision it. Aimee Lucido’s latest novel in verse is a heartfelt and inventive story of what happens when the people we love change—and we do, too. Perfect for fans of: Verse novels with voice and heart Graphic hybrids with emotion and humor Stories about sisters, divorce, and changing families Wordplay, poetry, and made-up definitions Neurodiverse representation Fans of Click, Sisters, and El Deafo “Poetry, word play, and comics intertwine in surprising ways throughout this moving story of family and friendship.” – Terri Libenson, New York Times bestselling author of Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy “This book will expand your heart as much as it will your vocabulary. It’s a beautiful reminder that family comes in all form(at)s. Simply stupendous!” – Kate O'Shaughnessy, Newbery Honor Award-winning author of The Wrong Way Home “A masterclass in the verse-novel, as well as a joyride for logophiles young and old.” – Lindsay Lackey, author of the award-winning All the Impossible Things

About the Author :
Aimee Lucido is a crossword maker, trivia writer, and the author of several books for kids, including Emmy in the Key of Code, Recipe for Disaster, and Pasta Pasta Lotsa Pasta. She got her MFA in writing for children and young adults at Hamline University and lives with her husband, daughter, and dog in Irvington, New York. When she's not making puzzles or writing books, Aimee likes to cook, run, and watch reality TV. aimeelucido.com

Review :
“This book will expand your heart as much as it will your vocabulary. It’s a beautiful reminder that family comes in all form(at)s. Simply stupendous!” — Kate O'Shaughnessy, Newberry Honor Award-Winning Author of The Wrong Way Home “An exceptional (adj: uncommon, extraordinary) coming of age novel of sisterhood, self-discovery, and the power of words--and art! Olive and Mattie are the sororal twins of my own young heart. In Words Apart, Lucido has delivered yet another masterclass in the verse-novel, as well as a joyride for logophiles young and old.” — Lindsay Lackey, author of the award-winning middle-grade novel, All the Impossible Things. “Poetry, word play, and comics intertwine in surprising ways throughout this moving story of family and friendship.” — Terri Libenson, New York Times Best Selling author “Words Apart is a deeply empathetic, ingeniously constructed story of two sisters trying to find places for themselves in a world that doesn’t always know what to do with them. I love this book with my whole heart.” — Anne Ursu, author of Not Quite a Ghost


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780358729914
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Versify
  • Height: 210 mm
  • No of Pages: 400
  • Weight: 311 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0358729912
  • Publisher Date: 20 Nov 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Width: 140 mm


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