The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones (2002) by Alice Sebold. Susie Salmon, age 14, was murdered on December 6, 1973. This much we learn in the first paragraph of her story. From that point forward, she views life on earth from her heaven. She watches as all those whose lives were touched by hers cope with her death and then get on with life as best they can. It's a unique and involving way to treat a tragedy without being maudlin. Grade: A