Straight A’s and Silent Screams

Description

Priya Sharma is the girl everyone believes has it all together. Straight A’s, top marks, endless praise. But behind closed doors, the weight of expectation is pulling her apart. At home, her father demands perfection. At school, classmates treat her like a walking answer sheet rather than a friend. Each test she aces takes her further from the person she used to be. Her younger sister, Meera, carries a different burden. Living in Priya’s shadow, she is overlooked by teachers, dismissed by peers, and often feels invisible in her own home. She misses the sister who once laughed with her, told stories, and filled their house with warmth. Now, she watches helplessly as Priya slips further away, wondering if she will ever return. Together, the sisters must face what achievement has stolen from them and what it will take to reclaim their voices, their dreams, and their bond. Straight A’s and Silent Screams is a heartfelt middle grade and YA crossover about family demands, comparison, and the courage to believe that being human matters more than being perfect.