Closer to Nowhere
Books | Juvenile Fiction / Stories in Verse
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Ellen Hopkins
#1 New York Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins's poignant middle grade novel in verse about coming to terms with indelible truths of family and belonging.For the most part, Hannah's life is just how she wants it. She has two supportive parents, she's popular at school, and she's been killing it at gymnastics. But when her cousin Cal moves in with her family, everything changes. Cal tells half-truths and tall tales, pranks Hannah constantly, and seems to be the reason her parents are fighting more and more. Nothing is how it used to be. She knows that Cal went through a lot after his mom died and she is trying to be patient, but most days Hannah just wishes Cal never moved in.For his part, Cal is trying his hardest to fit in, but not everyone is as appreciative of his unique sense of humor and storytelling gifts as he is. Humor and stories might be his defense mechanism, but if Cal doesn't let his walls down soon, he might push away the very people who are trying their best to love him.Told in verse from the alternating perspectives of Hannah and Cal, this is a story of two cousins who are more alike than they realize and the family they both want to save.
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Author
Ellen Hopkins
Pages
416
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2020-10-06
ISBN
0593108612 9780593108611
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"I just started this book and the format is like a poem, it's not set up in the normal way. Is it worth it?"
Kate
"loved it! it is formed like a poem so it was a quick read! totally recommend!"
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Nahomy Gonzalez
"I love how it is told by two voices. Ellen Hopkins knows her stuff."
Ally Metz
"First book to ever make me cry! So good!! I am reading the second book to A Child Called It-The Lost Boy! Definitely recommend series :D "
Bean
"I received an eARC courtesy of NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers in exchange for my honest review.<br/><br/>Sometimes books come along that are not only special, but essential. This is definitely one of those books.<br/><br/>Told in alternating viewpoints between cousins Hannah and Cal, this novel in verse is easy to read and touches on several very important issues. The characters in this are relatable and kids are going to find a lot of humor and heartbreak in this one.<br/><br/>There are some definite trigger warnings: violence/abuse discussed, school lock-down, alcoholism, PTSD. But everything is handled very appropriately. I don't think any library would be disappointed in adding this their collection, but I think you would be missing out if you don't. Buy it!"
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"novels written in verse"
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