Author: Mandy Hager. Paperback. Age: YA. Life is really tough for Tara; her older sister has died, her father is ill, and the future seems very bleak. Her only consolations are her love of painting, and Vincent Van Gogh's art. Will these be enough to give her the strength to get through the dark days? New Zealand Post Award-winning author Mandy Hager tackles the difficult topic of suicide fearlessly, with a novel that's not afraid to go to the dark places but which is, ultimately, positive and uplifting.