Full Product Details
Author: Gary D. Schmidt
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.232kg
ISBN: 9781783448050
ISBN 10: 1783448059
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 02 May 2019
Recommended Age: From 11 to 13 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
Schmidt effortlessly fuses humor and tragedy * New York Times Book Review * Wonderfully impressive and layered -- starred review * Kirkus * A rich and nuanced middle grade novel that will appeal to readers who feel a little on the outskirts -- starred review * School Library Journal * His engaging narrative leads readers through a broad range of emotions in this beautifully written, often amusing, and ultimately moving novel -- starred review * Booklist * Schmidt fuses pathos and humor in this adroitly layered novel -- starred review * Publishers Weekly * Deft use of comedic scenes and Schmidt's trademark use of narrator-provided snark give the story the levity it needs to counteract the surprising number of tears readers are likely to shed. [Written] with remarkable finesse -- starred review * Horn Book * Suffused with the same warmth, compassion and originality of the author's stunning debut, Orbiting Jupiter, this funny, moving middle grade novel is a true treasure with broad appeal and rich rewards. -- Joanne Owen * LoveReading4Kids * Gary D. Schmidt has written a tender story of masculinity and companionship... Beautifully paced the book demonstrates to us all the importance of making good decisions, and of remembering who we are and who we love. -- Matthew Martin * Books for Keeps *
Wonderfully impressive and layered -- starred review * Kirkus * A rich and nuanced middle grade novel that will appeal to readers who feel a little on the outskirts -- starred review * School Library Journal * His engaging narrative leads readers through a broad range of emotions in this beautifully written, often amusing, and ultimately moving novel -- starred review * Booklist * Schmidt fuses pathos and humor in this adroitly layered novel -- starred review * Publishers Weekly * Deft use of comedic scenes and Schmidt's trademark use of narrator-provided snark give the story the levity it needs to counteract the surprising number of tears readers are likely to shed. [Written] with remarkable finesse -- starred review * Horn Book *
Wonderfully impressive and layered -- starred review * Kirkus *
Author Information
Gary D. Schmidt is an American children's writer of nonfiction books and young adult novels, including two Newbery Honor books and one Printz Honor award. He lives on a farm in Michigan and has six children. He is a Professor of English at Calvin College.
