Whisper by Chrissie Keighery (author) (UK edition)

Fifteen-year-old Demi’s world is shattered when she is left profoundly deaf by a sudden illness. Now she inhabits a silent and lonely world. Demi must learn to adapt to a new school and new friends, and even learn a whole new language. But as she takes each tiny step, she discovers more about who she is and where she fits into life… A moving and thoughtful coming-of-age tale which explores change, friendships, first love and – most of all – learning to accept the person you are.