Summary
From the author of The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher and Nooks & Crannies comes a “whimsical, heartwarming,” and profound tale of love, loss, and family.
Eleven-year-old Benjamin Putter has a lump in his throat, and he’s certain it’s a golf ball. He knows it sounds crazy, but everything’s been topsy-turvy since his father died last month. And he doesn’t know how to fix it.
Then, one day, something starts tugging at Ben, telling him to…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781481448406 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1481448404 |
| Author: | Jessica Lawson |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 1 June 2017 |
| Weight: | 234g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 130mm x 194mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“Colorful, quirky, and full of heart, with an ending readers won’t forget.”
“Colorful, quirky, and full of heart, with an ending readers won’t forget.” – Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy, Scumble, and Switch
“A whimsical, heartwarming, multilayered story about finding grace enough to accept the flaws in those we love and courage enough to act from our most deeply held beliefs.” * Kirkus Reviews *
“This moving and emotional coming-of-age story tackles themes of racism, friendship, and growing up… . An absorbing work of historical fiction.” * School Library Journal *
“Best for readers who like a wealth of plot and southern setting, as in Sheila Turnage’s Three Times Lucky (2012).” * Booklist Online *
“This is a beautifully written book that will tug at the heart strings of readers. The writing is lyrical and rich with imagery…This is a worthwhile addition to library shelves.” * School Library Connection *
Jessica Lawson
Jessica Lawson is the author of The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher, a book that Publishers Weekly called “a delightfully clever debut” in a starred review, and Nooks & Crannies, a Junior Library Guild Selection and recipient of three starred reviews. She is also the author of Waiting for Augusta, Under the Bottle Bridge, and How to Save a Queendom.
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