In this poignant coming-of-age story, one young girl explores an unexpected friendship in her small town.“Moving and enlightening, this unique story examines what it means to be alive.”—Susane Colasanti, author of When It Happens“Sweet and smart—this terrific story will grab your heart and not let go.”—Sarah Mlynowski, author of Bras & BroomsticksBeing optimistic doesn’t come naturally to Grace Manning, especially not these days. Her family life has just been turned upside down, and things are getting weird with her best friend Eric. But at least she’s happy at her after-school job at a nursing home, thanks to Mr. Sands, a resident with Lou Gehrig’s disease who keeps up with Grace’s sarcasm, teaches her how to cheat at poker, and even lets her give him a Mohawk. And then one day, Mr. Sands asks Grace to help him die. Surely he doesn’t mean for her, a fifteen-year-old smartass, to take him seriously? But he does, and she can’t bring herself to tell anyone—not even Eric, despite her growing feelings for him. Grace tries everything from praying for a miracle cure to stuffing herself with pancakes, but she knows she can’t run from this decision forever . . .