Just Like That (eBook)

Gary D. Schmidt (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
400 Seiten
HMH Books (Verlag)
978-0-544-08455-1 (ISBN)

Infos

In this unforgettable, gently humorous novel, New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt tells two poignant, linked stories: that of a grieving girl andaboy trying to escape his violent past.Meryl Lee Kowalski is sent to a girls' boarding school in fall 1968 to move on from her grief over a close friend's death. Matt Coffin is on the run from a criminal gang, afraid that anyone he cares about is at risk. When their paths cross, the pairs connection begins to shape each of their lives. As their loneliness is gradually replaced by friendship, Meryl Lee finds unexpected allies and a sense of purpose, while Matt finds a new family and hope for the future.This riveting novel is Wednesday Wars author Gary D. Schmidt at his best, weaving in powerful themes and raising tears and laughter in equal measure."e;Set in 1968,Just Like Thatis part of an outstanding series that began with Newbery Honor recipientThe Wednesday Warsand continued inOkay for Now, a finalist for the National Book Award. While each book can be read separately, overlapping characters and themes enrich each other in understated and often profound ways."e; (BookPage starred review)

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 5.1.2021
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Jugendbücher ab 12 Jahre
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Körper / Sexualität
• ISBN-10: 0-544-08455-1 / 0544084551
• ISBN-13: 978-0-544-08455-1 / 9780544084551