Paper Heart, Cat Patrick
Paper Heart, Cat Patrick
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Paper Heart

Author: Cat Patrick

Narrator: Jesse Vilinsky

Unabridged: 6 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/11/2021


Synopsis

In this companion to Tornado Brain, a moving tale of loss and healing comes full circle.

Tess has always understood her role in her family. She is supposed to be the "okay" one. The one no one has to worry about. But all Tess does is worry, constantly picking at her fingers every time a new worry arises. Still grieving her best friend's death, she is consumed by the fear that everything was her fault and her sadness that Colette is never coming back. Worse still, it seems like everyone else has found a way to move on, even her twin sister Frankie. When her mom decides a change of location might do her good, Tess finds herself on an airplane bound for her aunt's house in small town Wyoming and a summer vacation attending art camp.

Tess thinks she might never be able to move on from losing Colette but her quirky but determined cousin Kennedy and new friend Izzy are determined to help. When Tess becomes convinced that Colette's ghost might be haunting her, Kennedy and Izzy find new ways for Tess to make peace with the past and finally let go of the grief that has been haunting her heart.

About The Author

Cat Patrick is the author of Tornado Brain, a critically acclaimed Summer 2020 Kids' Indie Next List selection, and several books for young adults, including Forgotten, Revived, and The Originals. Cat lives outside of Seattle with her family but was born and raised in Wyoming. You can find her online at catpatrick.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Myrtle

I liked this book. Not as good as Tornado Brain because the "mystery" was kinda confusing and it really had no purpose. It felt like it was just tossed in. I kept waiting for something to happen but honestly nothing did. I get where the author was trying to go though. Also, I finished it quickly. Ov......more

Goodreads review by Mandy

Middle grade realistic fiction. This book is the sequel to Tornado Brain and while it can be read alone, I think it would be much more appreciated by someone who read the first book. Tess is still grieving the loss of her best-friend Colette. As she prepares to visit the family cabin this summer, me......more

Goodreads review by Allison

Another hit by Cat Patrick. In this one, we get to spend time with Tess and Frankie again, this time in Pinedale, WY. If you know that gorgeous jewel of a mountain town at all, you’ll recognize this book as a love letter to it and its people. I really like the way Patrick emphasizes the need for goo......more

Goodreads review by Laasya

The book was really great. But I feel like we could've gone with a different name! Not only is Paper Heart common but it also feels like it connects to one short piece of this long story. Overall I enjoyed and found myself feeling for Tess......more

Goodreads review by Renee

My 11 year old daughter and I listened to the audiobook together. We enjoyed listening to this book and had different discussions as events unfolded. Paper Heart read well on its own, we did not know about Tornado Brain.......more


Quotes

Praise for Paper Heart:

★ “Utterly convincing and compelling . . . Patrick writes with a sure hand, a fine eye for detail, and a quick, accessible understanding that will have readers on Tess’ side and happy to see her finding and forgiving herself.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review

“An engaging tale of grief and the power of friendship.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Patrick’s cleverly plotted tale is a mashup of mystery and summer romance that makes for an agreeable companion to Tornado Brain, and it can also be read and enjoyed independently.” —Booklist

“Patrick provides a unique look into the world of a grief-stricken kid trying to stay above water. She intertwines mystery, realistic fiction, romance, and social-emotional issues with aplomb, creating a lovely and therapeutic story . . . [and] weaves an authentic tale of a young girl with a sensitive heart who endures life’s hardships.” —School Library Journal

“A highly readable, convincing, and gripping narrative . . . Crisp dialogue, subtle characterization, a sprinkling of romance, liberal handfuls of humor, and clever mystery plotting add up to a very satisfying read.” —The Horn Book

Praise for Tornado Brain:
A 2022-2023 Truman Readers Book Award Nominee (MO)
A 2021 Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year

A 2021 Texas Lone Star Reading List Pick
A 2021 Washington State Book Award for Young Readers Finalist

A Summer 2020 Kids Indie Next List Pick

A Spring 2020 Apple Most Anticipated Book
A Junior Library Guild Pick

★ “Frankie’s first-person narration is spot-on as she describes her feelings about her attention-deficit and sensory-processing disorders and her Asperger’s syndrome as well as her distaste for the medications that impair her thinking. . . This moving account of Frankie’s emerging maturity—with extra challenges—is perfect. . . An intriguing mystery embedded within a richly insightful coming-of-age story.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ “Patrick...has done a remarkable job of creating an unforgettable character in Frankie, who tells the story in her own idiosyncratic first person voice, which takes readers inside her head as she struggles with her many challenges. The result is a tour de force that readers will remember long after they have finished the book.” —Booklist, starred review