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When Light Left Us
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Description
When the Vasquez siblings' father left, it seemed nothing could remedy the absence in their lives . . . until a shimmering figure named Luz appeared in the canyon behind their house.
Luz filled the void. He shot hoops with seventeen-year-old Hank's hands. He showed fourteen-year-old Ana cinematic beauty behind her eyelids. He spoke kindly to eight-year-old Milo. But then Luz left, too, and he took something from each of them. As a new school year begins, Hank, Ana, and Milo must carry on as if an alien presence never altered them. But how can they ever feel close to other people again when Luz changed everything about how they see the world and themselves?
In an imaginative and heartfelt exploration of human--and non-human--nature, Leah Thomas champions the unyielding bonds between family and true friends.
Because You'll Never Meet Me
A William C. Morris YA Debut Award finalist
Product details
| Published | 12 Feb 2019 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 416 |
| ISBN | 9781681199870 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury YA |
| Dimensions | 210 x 140 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Unforgettable and distinct voices . . . A fantastic novel that will be especially resonant for readers who struggle with being or feeling outside of 'normal.'
starred review, Booklist on NOWHERE NEAR YOU
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Part mad science, part convincing portrayal of the volatile, resilient nature of friendship and grief--and that, as Ollie says, is not science fiction.
Kirkus Reviews on NOWHERE NEAR YOU
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The pacing is impeccable, as letters move from sunniness (Oliver) and bemused distance (Moritz) to both writers exploring their darkest fears, experiences, and worries for their futures.
starred review, BCCB on BECAUSE YOU'LL NEVER MEET ME
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A witty, unusual take on friendship and parlaying weakness into power.
Kirkus Reviews on BECAUSE YOU'LL NEVER MEET ME
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Ollie and Moritz are memorable characters with engaging and often humorous voices. . . A quirky, almost whimsical feel even as Thomas grounds it in heartfelt and often painful emotion.
SLJ on BECAUSE YOU'LL NEVER MEET ME
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The two may be eccentric outcasts, but their conflicts, heartbreak, and eventual bond form a relatable and engaging narrative.
Publishers Weekly on BECAUSE YOU'LL NEVER MEET ME

























