{"product_id":"9781250309099","title":"Out of the Blue : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOut of the Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Sophie Cameron\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet against the backdrop of a society trying to come to grips with the possibility of a world beyond, Sophie Cameron's young adult debut, \u003ci\u003eOut of the Blue, \u003c\/i\u003eis the story of how one unexpected turn of events can put you on a path toward healing.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen otherworldly beings start falling from the sky, it seems like the end of days are near—but for one girl, it’s just the beginning of an adventure that will change her life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJaya's life has completely fallen apart. Her mother is dead, her dad is on an obsessive wild goose chase, and mysterious winged beings are falling from the sky. For the past nine months, none of the them have survived the plummet to Earth, but when a female being lands near Jaya—and is still alive—she doesn’t call the authorities. She hides the being and tries to nurse her back to health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eOut of the Blue\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThe hottest queer YA book of the season\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eEqual parts humorous fish-out-of-water story and poignant coming-of-age tale\u003c\/b\u003e. . .Jaya is a vividly sketched, relatable character whose brave decisions encourage readers to embrace life and be true to themselves.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The hottest queer YA book of the season.\" - \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eAn ALA 2019 Rainbow Bool List selection for Young Adult Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eTouches of humor... Expert pacing... \u003c\/b\u003eA strong infusion of magic and wonder distinguish this debut novel.\" -\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"[A] smart balance of realism and fantasy with \u003cb\u003ewell-rounded characters\u003c\/b\u003e.\" - \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An explanation for the Beings and the falling is never given, an ambiguity that allows readers to focus less on the fantastical details and more on the impact of loss and the uncertainty it leaves behind.\" -\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This\u003cb\u003e artful, thought-provoking novel\u003c\/b\u003e is perfect for philosophical teens.\" -\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eEqual parts humorous fish-out-of-water story and poignant coming-of-age tale\u003c\/b\u003e... Jaya is a vividly sketched, relatable character whose brave decisions encourage readers to embrace life and be true to themselves.\" -\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250309099\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40690200969422,"sku":"9781250309099","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_5fb2491d-7f13-4ef6-8ed3-cd20bbd6cb8b.jpg?v=1640404697","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250309099","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}