A Psalm for Lost Girls

Tess da Costa is a sainta hand-to-god, miracle-producing saint. At least thats what the people in her hometown of New Avon, Massachusetts, seem to believe. And when Tess suddenly and tragically passes away, her small city begins feverishly petitioning the Pope to make Tesss sainthood official. Tesss mother is ecstatic over the fervor, while her sister Callie, the one who knew Tess best, is disgustedovercome with the feeling that her sister is being stolen from her all over again.

The fervor for Tesss sainthood only grows when Ana Langone, a local girl whos been missing for six months, is found alive at the foot of one of Tesss shrines. Its the final straw for Callie. With the help of Tesss secret boyfriend Danny, Callies determined to prove that Tess was something far more important than a saint; she was her sister, her best friend and a girl in love with a boy. But Callies investigation uncovers much more than she bargained fora hidden diary, old family secrets, and even the disturbing truth behind Anas kidnapping. Told in alternating perspectives, A Psalm for Lost Girls is at once funny, creepy and soulfulan impressive debut from a rising literary star.

Featured in the June 2018 Teen Reads newsletter.
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