Always, Clementine
“A heartwarming and hopeful story. . . . A reminder that there is a lot of goodness and friendship in the world.” —School Library Connection (starred review)
Clementine is different from other mice: she can calculate the speed of light and she dreams in Latin. The scientists say she’s a genius and put her through test after test. Clementine is proud of being a good lab mouse, but she’s lonely. Her only snatches of friendship occur during her late-night visits with a chimpanzee named Rosie. When a compassionate lab technician frees Clementine, the mouse discovers an outside world full of wonders: Brussels sprouts, games of speed chess, television fame, and a chance for a real home. But for Clementine, it’s not enough to be free when she knows that Rosie and the other mice are not. This tender, lively adventure story, narrated in letters from a mouse to a chimpanzee, shows us that goodness is something we have to define for ourselves—and that courage and wisdom aren’t proportionate to size.
# of Pages: 304
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Walker Books US
Language: en
ISBN: 9781536236095
Carlie Sorosiak is a young adult and middle grade author based in Atlanta, Georgia. She holds a degree in journalism and previously worked as a staff writer for the school newspaper. After discovering her passion for writing, she decided to pursue a career as an author. Her debut novel, If Birds Fly Back, was published in 2017 and received critical acclaim. Always, Clementine is her second novel, and it showcases her ability to write heartfelt and relatable stories for young readers. When she's not writing, Carlie can be found exploring new places, drinking coffee or spending time with her family and pets.