Prepare to be swept up by this exquisite novel that reminds us that grief and love can open the world in mystical ways. Hurricane Child joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content! Winner of the Stonewall Book Award Winner of the Lambda Literary Award Caroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child. Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and 12-year-old Caroline has had her share of bad luck lately. She's hated and bullied by everyone in her small school on St. Thomas of the US Virgin Islands, a spirit only she can see won't stop following her, and -- worst of all -- Caroline's mother left home one day and never came back. But when a new student named Kalinda arrives, Caroline's luck begins to turn around. Kalinda, a solemn girl from Barbados with a special smile for everyone, becomes Caroline's first and only friend -- and the person for whom Caroline has begun to develop a crush. Now, Caroline must find the strength to confront her feelings for Kalinda, brave the spirit stalking her through the islands, and face the reason her mother abandoned her. Together, Caroline and Kalinda must set out in a hurricane to find Caroline's missing mother -- before Caroline loses her forever. Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781338129311 Page Count: 240 Trim Size: 5-1⁄4 x 7-5⁄8 Pub Date: October 2019 Fiction / Nonfiction: Fiction Ages: 8 - 12 Grades: 3 - 7 Imprint: Scholastic Press Subjects: Bullying Experiences, Caribbean Islander, Ghosts, Monsters, Vampires, Witches, LGBTQ Experiences, Lost and Found, Mothers Language: English Guided Reading Level: GR Level V Lexile® Measure: 1010L Return Restrictions: Strippable