Just Like That

In Gary D. Schmidt's poignant novel, Meryl Lee Kowalski grapples with grief and the challenges of adapting to life at St. Elene's Preparatory Academy for Girls after losing her closest friend in 1968. Meanwhile, Matt Coffin finds himself on the Maine coast, carrying a pillowcase full of stolen money and evading a dangerous criminal gang. As both characters confront their struggles and navigate their contrasting worlds, they gradually discover hope and connection with one another amidst the weight of their circumstances.