Where Things Come Back / John Corey Whaley / 228 pages

I can see why this title won the Morris Award for best debut teen novel and the Printz Award for best teen novel.  It is multilayered, thought-provoking, complex and wonderfully well-written.  The book seems perfect for teen book discussion groups who will want to delve into plot elements of religion, loss, and second chances.  The main character, 17 year old Cullen Witter is very well crafted.  In some ways you will think about "who will read this."  Definitely good for serious high school level readers.  It reads very quickly but leaves you thinking maybe you should read it again.  Read it and let me know what YOU think!