Lisabeth Lewis is seventeen, anorexic...
and the new Famine, one of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse.


HUNGER
by Jackie Morse Kessler

October 2010 from Harcourt Graphia

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"Realistic and compassionate."
—School Library Journal, starred review

"HUNGER is not just a good book. It is a  great book. It is funny and sad, brilliant and tragic, and most of all, it  speaks truth. I adore  it." 
—Rachel Caine, author of The Morganville Vampires

"Fast-paced,  witty, and heart-breaking! Jackie Morse Kessler is one of the most  talented authors I know."
—Richelle Mead, author of Vampire Academy
 
"An absolute must-read!"
—Julie Kenner, author of Good Ghouls Do
  
"A fantastic and gripping read that never shies from its difficult subject matter. This book is a knockout."
—A.S. King,  author of The Dust of 100 Dogs

"[Kessler's] ear for dialogue, fluid prose and dark humor elevate this brief novel above other 'issue books.'"
—Kirkus Reviews

"Kessler offers a refreshingly new approach to the YA eating-disorder genre that reinforces the difficulty of conquering these diseases."
—Booklist

"Powerful, fast-paced, hilarious, heart-wrenching, vivid, sad and most of all real, HUNGER is a breathtaking portrayal of a difficult topic that also deftly ties in with the interesting and scary apocalypse. Though short, this story will grab the reader and never let go."
—RT Magazine, 4.5 stars

 

A portion of proceeds will be donated to the National Eating Disorders Association.



Sixteen-year-old self-injurer Melissa Miller exchanges her
razor blade for the sword of War, one of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse.


RAGE
by Jackie Morse Kessler

April 2011 from Harcourt Graphia

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Depository
, and Barnes and Noble.

A Junior Library Guild Selection

"The elegant mix of dark humor, brilliantly developed characters (the Four Horsemen, as in the earlier novel, are particularly memorable), and just enough moral threads to lead readers to make their own conclusions is impressive, as is the trim size of the novel, which may make it particularly appealing to reluctant readers."
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"RAGE is raw and real, a truly dark, honest look at self-harm and the teenage psyche. Kessler left me breathless."
—Heather Brewer, author of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod

"Like HUNGER before it, RAGE tackles a vital teen issue with delicacy and intelligence without preaching. Raw, visceral, pulling no punches, this story strikes home like a razor blade. It¹s unforgettable, heart wrenching, and enlightening."
—Realms of Fantasy

"This dark and gritty novel will capture readers with its haunting scenes and engaging characters . . . Readers of HUNGER will enjoy seeing more depth to Death's character and just might wish they had been chosen as the red horseman and Death's handmaiden themselves."
—VOYA

A portion of proceeds will be donated to the organization To Write Love On Her Arms.


Fifteen-year-old Billy Ballard, the most bullied kid in school, is tricked
into becoming the new Pestilence.


LOSS
by Jackie Morse Kessler

March 2012 from Harcourt Graphia

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Depository
, and Barnes and Noble.

"Jackie Morse Kessler has a keen eye for capturing the awkward uncertainty of adolescence, which she wraps quite deliciously in a coating of mystery, fright, and suspense. LOSS is a treat for readers, a one-of-a-kind, twisty turny carnival ride through Billy Ballard's struggles and triumphs. I loved this book."
—Andrew Smith, author of The Marbury Lens

"I lost sleep to finish this, and I'm not sorry at all. Jackie Morse Kessler's prose illuminates an ancient, disintegrating king as poignantly and effortlessly as it does a bullied teen; it's easy to see ourselves reflected in Mita's grief and Billy's desperation. LOSS is whip-smart and elegant, a truly worthy companion to HUNGER and RAGE."
—Saundra Mitchell, author of The Vespertine

"Gritty and raw with powerful truths. An addictive read."
—Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of Firelight


A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.

 

 

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