Louder Than Words

From the critically acclaimed author of "Skin Deep" and "By Any Other Name," comes the story of Rafi, a young girl who hasn't spoken for eight years, but must find the words to save her brother now that he can no longer speak for himself. Rafi idolizes her seventeen-year-old brother, who is popular, generous, and a borderline genius. Ever protective, Silas always includes her when he's with his friends, so Rafi gets to hear all sorts of things that younger sisters wouldn't normally - and she gets to hang around with Silas' pal, Josie. With Josie, Rafi finds herself with a proper friend for the first time in her life. As they grow closer, Rafi realizes that she wants to find a way back into the world - she wants to learn to speak again. But Silas has found a new interest too, and it's taking him away from everything that was once important to him.