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Thanks a Lot, Universe

by Chad Lucas ...

Series series Thanks a Lot, Universe
Chad Lucas’s Thanks a Lot, Universe is a moving middle-grade debut for anyone who's ever felt like they don’t belongBrian has always been anxious, whether at home, in class, or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself, and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn’t know ... Read more

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Chad Lucas’s Thanks a Lot, Universe is a moving middle-grade debut for anyone who's ever felt like they don’t belongBrian has always been anxious, whether at home, in class, or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself, and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn’t know
... Read more

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The Vanished Ones

by Chad Lucas ...

From award-winning author Chad Lucas comes an enthralling new story about a strange island where boys go missing—and the two boys intent on uncovering the truth about itOn Rhodenroode Island, a remote colony of the Homeland, there sits a Mission on the Hill, where boys are taken in and taught the ways of the faith.Darian is the only trainee of his race there, and he doesn’t remember how he came to ... Read more

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From award-winning author Chad Lucas comes an enthralling new story about a strange island where boys go missing—and the two boys intent on uncovering the truth about itOn Rhodenroode Island, a remote colony of the Homeland, there sits a Mission on the Hill, where boys are taken in and taught the ways of the faith.Darian is the only trainee of his race there, and he doesn’t remember how he came to
... Read more

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Let the Monster Out

A Novel

by Chad Lucas ...

Now in paperback, an equal parts heart-pounding and heartfelt middle-grade mystery about facing––and accepting––your fears, perfect for fans of Stranger Things and The Parker InheritanceBones Malone feels like he can’t do anything right in his new small town: He almost punched the son of the woman who babysits him and his brothers, he’s one of the only Black kids in Langille, and now his baseball ... Read more

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Now in paperback, an equal parts heart-pounding and heartfelt middle-grade mystery about facing––and accepting––your fears, perfect for fans of Stranger Things and The Parker InheritanceBones Malone feels like he can’t do anything right in his new small town: He almost punched the son of the woman who babysits him and his brothers, he’s one of the only Black kids in Langille, and now his baseball
... Read more
You Owe Me One, Universe (Thanks a Lot, Universe #2)

by Chad Lucas ...

Series Book 2 - Thanks a Lot, Universe
Brian and Ezra’s story continues in the moving sequel to Thanks a Lot, Universe, which New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone called “a glorious ode to the beauty of preteen friendship.”Earnest, heartfelt, and full of humor, Chad Lucas’s You Owe Me One, Universe explores the nuances and complications of middle school relationships—and shows how sometimes the smallest acts of caring can be the ... Read more

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Brian and Ezra’s story continues in the moving sequel to Thanks a Lot, Universe, which New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone called “a glorious ode to the beauty of preteen friendship.”Earnest, heartfelt, and full of humor, Chad Lucas’s You Owe Me One, Universe explores the nuances and complications of middle school relationships—and shows how sometimes the smallest acts of caring can be the
... Read more
Today I Am

10 Stories of Belonging

by Marty Chan, Rosena Fung, Michael Hutchinson, Chad Lucas, Angela Misri, Mahtab Narsimhan, Danny Ramadan, Jael Richardson, Liselle Sambury0, Brandon Wint1 ...

Illustrated by Rosena Fung ...

A fresh and fearless collection of short fiction, poetry and graphic fiction for today's middle-grade readers.In this timely, thought-provoking, funny and heartbreaking collection, ten acclaimed BIPOC authors from across Canada explore the theme and concept of home.From awkward family dinners, to life on the rez, to moving to a new town, each of these stories provides a unique perspective on the ... Read more

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A fresh and fearless collection of short fiction, poetry and graphic fiction for today's middle-grade readers.In this timely, thought-provoking, funny and heartbreaking collection, ten acclaimed BIPOC authors from across Canada explore the theme and concept of home.From awkward family dinners, to life on the rez, to moving to a new town, each of these stories provides a unique perspective on the
... Read more
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Thanks a Lot, Universe

by Chad Lucas ...

Narrated by Ruffin Prentiss, Mark Sanderlin ...

Unabridged

7 hours 3 min

He went silent again, until he asked the question I knew was coming. Why are you doing this? I took a breath before I replied. Because you’re my friend.Brian has always been anxious, whether at home or in class or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself, and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed into foster care,Brian starts ... Read more

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He went silent again, until he asked the question I knew was coming. Why are you doing this? I took a breath before I replied. Because you’re my friend.Brian has always been anxious, whether at home or in class or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself, and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed into foster care,Brian starts
... Read more

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You Owe Me One, Universe

by Chad Lucas ...

Narrated by Ruffin Prentiss, Mark Sanderlin ...

Series series Thanks a Lot, Universe
Unabridged

7 hours 5 min

“You and Brian seem really close. Just wondering if you’re, like, together.”“Like a couple? No. But he’s my best friend. I care about him a lot.”“I know.”Brian knows that anxiety and depression aren’t magically fixed overnight, but he still doesn’t understand why it’s all hitting him so hard right now. Sure, his dad is in prison and middle school is stressful, but he’s seeing a therapist, he’s got ... Read more

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“You and Brian seem really close. Just wondering if you’re, like, together.”“Like a couple? No. But he’s my best friend. I care about him a lot.”“I know.”Brian knows that anxiety and depression aren’t magically fixed overnight, but he still doesn’t understand why it’s all hitting him so hard right now. Sure, his dad is in prison and middle school is stressful, but he’s seeing a therapist, he’s got
... Read more
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The Vanished Ones

by Chad Lucas ...

Narrated by Ruffin Prentiss ...

Unabridged

8 hours 21 min

From award-winning author Chad Lucas comes an enthralling new story about a strange island where boys go missing—and the two boys intent on uncovering the truth about itOn Rhodenroode Island, a remote colony of the Homeland, there sits a Mission on the Hill, where boys are taken in and taught the ways of the faith.Darian is the only trainee of his race there, and he doesn’t remember how he came to ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

From award-winning author Chad Lucas comes an enthralling new story about a strange island where boys go missing—and the two boys intent on uncovering the truth about itOn Rhodenroode Island, a remote colony of the Homeland, there sits a Mission on the Hill, where boys are taken in and taught the ways of the faith.Darian is the only trainee of his race there, and he doesn’t remember how he came to
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Let the Monster Out

by Chad Lucas ...

Narrated by Ruffin Prentiss ...

Unabridged

8 hours 7 min

An equal parts heart-pounding and heartfelt middle-grade mystery about facing––and accepting––your fears, perfect for fans of Stranger Things and The Parker Inheritance Bones Malone feels like he can’t do anything right in his new small town: He almost punched the son of the woman who babysits him and his brothers, he’s one of the only Black kids in Langille, and now his baseball team (the one ... Read more

$19.99 USD

An equal parts heart-pounding and heartfelt middle-grade mystery about facing––and accepting––your fears, perfect for fans of Stranger Things and The Parker Inheritance Bones Malone feels like he can’t do anything right in his new small town: He almost punched the son of the woman who babysits him and his brothers, he’s one of the only Black kids in Langille, and now his baseball team (the one
... Read more

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Can't Take That Away

by Steven Salvatore ...

Narrated by Logan Rozos ...

Unabridged

7 hours 48 min

Bloomsbury presents Can't Take That Away by Steven Salvatore, read by Logan Rozos."A charming, inspired story about being true to who you are." – Phil Stamper, bestselling author of The Gravity of UsAn empowering and emotional debut about a genderqueer teen who finds the courage to stand up and speak out for equality when they are discriminated against by their high school administration.Carey ... Read more

$22.00 USD

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Bloomsbury presents Can't Take That Away by Steven Salvatore, read by Logan Rozos."A charming, inspired story about being true to who you are." – Phil Stamper, bestselling author of The Gravity of UsAn empowering and emotional debut about a genderqueer teen who finds the courage to stand up and speak out for equality when they are discriminated against by their high school administration.Carey
... Read more

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The Sky Blues

by Robbie Couch ...

Narrated by Michael Crouch ...

Unabridged

8 hours 58 min

Sky’s small town turns absolutely claustrophobic when his secret promposal plans get leaked to the entire school in this witty, “earnest, heartfelt” (Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author), and ultimately hopeful debut novel for fans of What if it’s Us? and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.Sky Baker may be openly gay, but in his small, insular town, making sure he was invisible has ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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Sky’s small town turns absolutely claustrophobic when his secret promposal plans get leaked to the entire school in this witty, “earnest, heartfelt” (Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author), and ultimately hopeful debut novel for fans of What if it’s Us? and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.Sky Baker may be openly gay, but in his small, insular town, making sure he was invisible has
... Read more

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Gemini Bites

by Patrick Ryan ...

One of the strangest (and funniest) love triangles ever to hit YA fiction, when a pair of twins (one boy, one girl) both fall for the boy who moves in with them…who may or may not be a vampire. Judy and Kyle Renneker are sixteen-year-old fraternal twins in a rambling family of nine. They have a prickly history with each other and are, at least from Judy's perspective, constantly in fierce ... Read more

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One of the strangest (and funniest) love triangles ever to hit YA fiction, when a pair of twins (one boy, one girl) both fall for the boy who moves in with them…who may or may not be a vampire. Judy and Kyle Renneker are sixteen-year-old fraternal twins in a rambling family of nine. They have a prickly history with each other and are, at least from Judy's perspective, constantly in fierce
... Read more

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