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Evie is happy spending the summer working at her parents’ Jewish funeral home. But everything changes when she meets Oren, who hasn’t said a word since his parents died. Can Evie help him find his voice again?
 
Ages 10+
Pages 264
Publisher Orca Book Publishers
Last Offered May 2024
Awards
Kirkus Starred Review
PJ Our Way Author Incentive Award Winner
Sydney Taylor Notable Book

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102 Reviews

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This book was really good!

Review by Aubrey

It was a nice mixture of sad, happy, and funny, with relatable characters and an interesting plot. It’s about a girl named Evie whose parents own a funeral home. She meets a boy named Oren who’s parents recently died, and tries to help him recover. I recommend this book to people who like realistic fiction and slightly sad stories.

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Sorry for Your Loss

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Sorry for Your Loss

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Wow, just wow!

Review by LadybugM

This was soooo inspiring. The main character is part of a family who runs the burial place, and she meets the son of a family who recently lost a loved one. As they slowly get to know each other, she wonders if her non-verbal friend will ever choose to talk again. Enjoy!

Nov 10, 2025 06:34 PM
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BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review by ANS

This book made me laugh and cry at the same time. This is the best book I’ve gotten from PJ library.

Nov 05, 2025 07:25 PM
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THE BEST

Review by Axolotlgirl55

Greatest book I have gotten from PJ our way! And Ive gotten a lot! 10 out of 10, would recommend!😸⭐

Sep 02, 2025 11:20 PM
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nice book

Review by leahchenya

so sad but so sweet! :)

Jun 05, 2025 04:41 PM
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Best book I have read from PJ Library

Review by AK2014

Sorry for your Loss is about a boy whose parents passed away from an accident , the boy hasn’t talked since the accident. This girl, Evie, is not obsessed with death but her parents work at a funeral home so she is around it a lot. Evie has a goal, her goal is to get the boy talking again. If you like teamwork and family stories then you will like this book.

Jun 05, 2025 02:42 PM