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The Other, Better Me
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The Other, Better Me
Author(s): Antony John
Review(s):
“The characters are well drawn and believable. Cheerful Lola’s refreshing.”
“Lola is a strong, grounded character who might be temporarily shaken by fears or unhappiness but finds her equilibrium with the help of her extended, intergenerational network of friends. Her involving first-person narrative reveals insecurities known to many young readers and offers insights into the meaning of family.”
“John brings the protagonist’s hometown to life with an array of well-developed secondary characters. Lola discovers the power of using her voice and, with the help of her community and friends, learns that family is the people who are there no matter what.”
“The book grapples sensitively with the concept of individual versus familial identity and presents it in a heartfelt manner. A winner for its genuine take on coming of age that will speak to readers wondering about an absent parent or just figuring out who they are.”
"Lola has strong, positive peer friendships that set a good example of inclusion. Readers will appreciate John’s willingness to tackle big topics and may relate to Lola’s frustrations with growing up."
"With a smart, funny, feisty narrator and a tantalizing family mystery, this is a perfect pick for any child who fears their family is somehow 'less' than others."
“An uplifting story about authenticity and community. Deceptively simple. Deeply truthful.”
"A witty, heartfelt tale about the true meaning of friendship and family."
PRAISE FOR Mascot: “The strength and beauty of this novel lie in the ways in which a community gathers around Noah. You’ll bawl at the ending, because it is so very real.”
“Wonderful. Poignant. Beautifully written. Perfect voice. Do not miss this book. Mascot is a masterpiece.”
ISBN: 9780062835666
Author(s): Antony John
From the critically acclaimed author of Mascot comes this heartfelt novel, perfect for fans of John David Anderson and Cammie McGovern, about a girl searching for the meaning of family.
Lola and Momma have always been a team of two. It hasn’t always been easy for Lola, being one of the only kids she knows with just one parent around. And lately she’s been feeling incomplete, like there’s a part of herself that she can’t know until she knows her dad.
But what will happen—to Lola, to Momma, to their team of two—if she finds him?
Review(s):
“The characters are well drawn and believable. Cheerful Lola’s refreshing.”
“Lola is a strong, grounded character who might be temporarily shaken by fears or unhappiness but finds her equilibrium with the help of her extended, intergenerational network of friends. Her involving first-person narrative reveals insecurities known to many young readers and offers insights into the meaning of family.”
“John brings the protagonist’s hometown to life with an array of well-developed secondary characters. Lola discovers the power of using her voice and, with the help of her community and friends, learns that family is the people who are there no matter what.”
“The book grapples sensitively with the concept of individual versus familial identity and presents it in a heartfelt manner. A winner for its genuine take on coming of age that will speak to readers wondering about an absent parent or just figuring out who they are.”
"Lola has strong, positive peer friendships that set a good example of inclusion. Readers will appreciate John’s willingness to tackle big topics and may relate to Lola’s frustrations with growing up."
"With a smart, funny, feisty narrator and a tantalizing family mystery, this is a perfect pick for any child who fears their family is somehow 'less' than others."
“An uplifting story about authenticity and community. Deceptively simple. Deeply truthful.”
"A witty, heartfelt tale about the true meaning of friendship and family."
PRAISE FOR Mascot: “The strength and beauty of this novel lie in the ways in which a community gathers around Noah. You’ll bawl at the ending, because it is so very real.”
“Wonderful. Poignant. Beautifully written. Perfect voice. Do not miss this book. Mascot is a masterpiece.”
ISBN: 9780062835666