The Ethan I Was Before

Debut talent Ali Standish's The Ethan I Was Before is a captivating middle grade novel of friendship, forgiveness, and ultimately hope. Lost in the Sun meets The Thing About Jellyfish in Standish's breathtaking story, heartfelt and poignant, a classic in the making.Ethan had been many things. He was always ready for adventure, always willing to accept a dare, and always able to turn any activity into a fun escapade if his best friend, Kacey, was nearby. But that was before. Before the accident that took Kacey from him and the great loss that filled his life. Before his family moved from Boston to the small beachside town of Palm Knot, Georgia. Palm Knot may be tiny, but it's the home of possibility and second chances. It's also home to Coralee, a girl with a big personality and even bigger stories. Coralee may be just the friend Ethan needs. But Ethan isn't the only one with secrets, and Coralee's are catching up with her—and what she's hiding might be...