The Silence Between Us

Deaf teen Maya Harris must navigate a new life---and love---in this own-voices novel from award-winning author Alison Gervais. When Maya is forced to attended a hearing school, she sets out to prove that her lack of hearing won't stop her from chasing her dreams.

About the author

Alison Gervais began writing at the age of five and gained recognition by posting her work on Wattpad in 2011. She graduated from Colorado State University - Pueblo with a degree in English and published her first novel, In 27 Days, in 2017. Alison currently resides on the East coast with her husband, their daughter, two cats, and one very mischievous German Shepherd.

Summary

Deaf teen Maya Harris must navigate a new life---and love---in this own-voices novel from award-winning author Alison Gervais. When Maya is forced to attended a hearing school, she sets out to prove that her lack of hearing won't stop her from chasing her dreams.

Additional text

At its heart, The Silence Between Us is as much about learning to open our minds as it is about learning to open our eyes and ears.

Product details

• Authors: Alison Gervais
• Publisher: Harper Collins (US)
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 13 to 99
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.08.2019
• EAN: 9780310766162
• ISBN: 978-0-310-76616-2
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 216 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 394 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Coming of Age, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / Contemporary, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome, TOPICAL / Coming of Age, EVENT / Summer Vacation Reading, TOPICAL / Teen