Nowhere Better Than Here -- Sarah Guillory

In a town slowly being destroyed by rising tides, one girl must fight to find a way to keep her community's spirit from drowning.

For thirteen-year-old Jillian Robichaux, three things are sacred: bayou sunsets, her grandmother Nonnie's stories, and the coastal Louisiana town of Boutin that she calls home.

When the worst flood in a century hits, Jillian and the rest of her community band together as they always do--but this time the damage may simply be too great. After the local school is padlocked and the bridges into town condemned, Jillian has no choice but to face the reality that she may be losing the only home she's ever had.

But even when all hope seems lost, Jillian is determined to find a way to keep Boutin and its indomitable spirit alive. With the help of friends new and old, a loveable golden retriever, and Nonnie's storytelling wisdom, Jillian does just that in this timely and heartfelt story of family, survival, and hope.

In her stunning debut middle grade novel, Sarah Guillory has written a lush story about an indomitable girl fighting against the effects of climate change.

Author: Sarah Guillory
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Published: 09/20/2022
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 8.46h x 5.68w x 0.92d
ISBN: 9781250824264
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2022
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2022
School Library Journal 09/01/2022 pg. 110