The Worst Thing She Ever Did

Lost For Words

*

The Worst Thing She Ever Did ⋆ Lost For Words *

Alice Kuipers author The Worst Thing She Ever Did book cover

The Worst Thing She Ever Did (2010) / Lost For Words (U.S Ver.)

A gripping, emotionally raw novel about grief, guilt, and the long way back to yourself.

Sixteen-year-old Sophie is drowning in the aftermath of a tragedy she can’t speak aloud. As she shuts down, pushes people away, and tries to outrun memory, the truth of what happened — and her part in it — refuses to stay buried. A powerful story of loss, survival, and the quiet courage of starting again.

Purchase online
Independent Bookstore

Praise for The Worst Thing She Ever Did

  • “Gorgeous, heart-ripping, important.”

    VOYA

  • “Kuipers artfully makes Sophie’s story achingly real and still hopeful.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

  • “A riveting journey into grief and resilience.”

    — Arthur Ellis Award Jury

  • “Sharp, honest, and unforgettable.”

    — Quill & Quire

Awards

Winner — Arthur Ellis Award, Best Juvenile/YA Crime Book


OLA White Pine Award Official Selection


Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year


CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection

Stack of Alice Kuipers author books on chair

Explore More Books from Alice…

40 Things I Want To Tell You

The Death of Us

Me and Me

All Books