{"product_id":"9780062217172","title":"Extraordinary Means","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary Means\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Robyn Schneider\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Green's \u003cem\u003eThe Fault in Our Stars\u003c\/em\u003e meets Rainbow Rowell's \u003cem\u003eEleanor \u0026amp; Park\u003c\/em\u003e in this darkly funny novel from the critically acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eThe Beginning of Everything\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp until his diagnosis, Lane lived a fairly predictable life. But when he finds himself at a tuberculosis sanatorium called Latham House, he discovers an insular world with paradoxical rules, med sensors, and an eccentric yet utterly compelling confidante named Sadie—and life as Lane knows it will never be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobyn Schneider's \u003cem\u003eExtraordinary Means\u003c\/em\u003e is a heart-wrenching yet ultimately hopeful story about the miracles of first love and second chances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“Schneider’s subtlety, combined with themes about learning to live life fully, makes this an easy recommendation for those seeking titles similar in premise to John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars.”\u003cbr\u003e“Balancing the hope of new beginnings against the uncertain fates of victims, it’s a novel that should prompt thoughtful discussions.”\u003cbr\u003e“Clever banter, self-deprecating humor and the distinctive characters ensure that this captivating book about life, death, fear, and second chances will fly off the shelves.”\u003cbr\u003e“The perfect read-next for fans of the sick-lit trend and readers looking for a tear-stained romance.\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of John Green’s blockbuster The Fault in Our Stars who are eager for more of that kind of story will likely be satisfied.”\u003cbr\u003ePraise for THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING: “Smart writing and a compelling narrator raise this book above ordinary depictions of high school drama. Efficient use of language, evocative descriptions and subtle turns of phrase make reading and rereading this novel a delight.”\u003cbr\u003e“This thought-provoking novel about smart kids doing interesting things will resonate with the John Green contingent, as it is tinged with sadness, high jinks, wry humor, and philosophical pondering in equal measures.”\u003cbr\u003e“Schneider shows remarkable skill at getting inside her narrator’s head as his life swings between disaster and recovery.”\u003cbr\u003e“Robyn Schneider can write.”\u003cbr\u003e“This is a wonderfully told story. The dialogue moves the plot along at a fast pace, and Ezra, with all his flaws, is a character to whom readers can relate. Teens won’t want to put this one down.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780062217172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Katherine Tegen Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41096794046670,"sku":"9780062217172","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780062217172.jpg?v=1649305132","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780062217172","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}