From Ant to Eagle

My name is Calvin Sinclair, Im eleven years old and I have a confession...I killed my brother.Its the summer before grade six and Calvin Sinclair is bored to tears. Hes recently moved from a big city to a small town and theres nothing to do. Its hot, he has no friends and the only kid around is his six-year-old brother, Sammy, who can barely throw a basketball as high as the hoop.Cal occupies his time by getting his brother to do almost anything: from collecting ants to doing Calvins chores. And Sammy is all too eager - as long as it means getting a Level and moving one step closer to his brothers Eagle status.When Calvin meets Aleta Alvarado, a new girl who shares his love forGoosebumpsbooks and adventure, Sammy is pushed aside. Cal feels guilty but not enough to change. At least not until a diagnosis makes things at home start spinning out of control and hes left wondering whether Sammy will ever complete his own journey... Tender, direct, and honest.Kirkus ReviewsAn honest portrayal of love, loss, and friendship.School Library JournalA moving and ultimately hopeful book.BooklistThis book is heart-breaking, gut-wrenching, and awe-inspiring.... highly recommend this book to fans of the bookWonderby R. J. Palacio, but i think that any reader will enjoy this excellent debut novel from Alex Lyttle.JacobtheBookworm, GoodreadsThis is touching, moving, beautiful story and I cant recommend it enough. Even though its target audience is upper middle grade, everyone should read this. Did you watch that television showRed Band Society? My teenager daughter and I loved that show and this book had that seem feel but from the perspective of the non-ill sibling. Nicola YoonsEverything, Everythingwas released in September of 2015 and the hype that followed was out of control. The hype for this book needs to surpass that.Candace, GoodreadsCheck out Alex Lyttles other book:The Rise of WinterThe Critics Agree: FromAnt to Eagle, likeThe Bridge to TerabithiaandOut of My Mind, shouldnt be missed. Read this award-winning book today!Winner, Red Cedar Award 2019Winner, Silver Birch Fiction Award 2018Winner, Rocky Mountain Book Award 2019Finalist, Alberta Writers Guild 2019Finalist, Foreword Indies Book of the Year 2017