A middle-grade mystery with heart, humour, a brilliant LGBT protagonist - and a hint of magic.
Greg Howard grew up near the coast of South Carolina. His hometown of Georgetown, South Carolina is known as the "Ghost Capital of the South" and was always a great source of material for his overactive imagination. Raised in a staunchly religious home, Greg escaped into the arts- singing, playing piano, acting, writing songs, and making up stories. These days, Greg resides in Nashville, TN with his husband, Steve, and their three rescued fur babies. Molly, Toby, and Riley.
A heartbreaking, beguiling debut . . . This poignant journey
through the badlands of grief is crammed with tenderness, wit and
warmth. * The Guardian *
Howard pulls off the trick of making Riley's real quest even more
heart-wrenching than the fantasy that drives it. This taut, moving
tale delves beyond loss into issues of sexuality, conformity and
self-acceptance . . . "The Whispers" is a masterful exploration
into the power of storytelling but also its dangers, including
self-denial and escapism. * The New York Times *
Howard triumphs in the delicate treatment of complex themes -
trauma, religion and sexuality, to name a modest few - rendering
The Whispers a suitable tale for readers of R. J. Palacio's
thoughtful bestseller, Wonder. * NYALitFest *
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