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Mathilda Savitch by Victor Lodato follows Mathilda, a young girl dealing with loneliness and anger as the one-year anniversary of her older sister Helene's death approaches in a post-9/11 America marred by daily terrorism. Desperate to wake her grief-stricken parents and understand Helene’s fate, Mathilda embarks on a journey marked by defiance, self-discovery, and navigating the complexities of growing up. The book addresses sensitive topics including death, trauma, mental health struggles, and sexual violence.