A girl who struggles to breathe befriends a boy who seems shrouded in
dust, in this unmissable tour de force from bestselling and
award-winning author Dusti Bowling.
After Avalyn nearly died from an asthma attack, her parents moved her to
the clear, dry air of Clear Canyon City, Arizona. And for the last ten
years, she's been able to breathe. That is, until Adam showed up.
Quiet and unkempt, Adam is an instant target for the bullies who have
plagued Avalyn and her friends. As Avalyn gets to know him, she begins
to suspect that the sudden, strange increase in dust storms around town
are somehow connected to his emotions. She thinks his problems may be
even worse at home, especially when massive black walls of dust start
rolling in after the school day. Will she find a way to stand up for her
new friend? Her life may just depend on it.
Dusti Bowling delivers a page-turning, powerful, and poignant novel of
friendship, courage, and healing, perfect for readers of Kimberly
Brubaker Bradley, Lynda Mullaly Hunt, and Erin Entrada Kelly.