{"product_id":"9781681192758","title":"We Come Apart","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWe Come Apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Sarah Crossan, Brian Conaghan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA poetic, gifty offering that combines first love, friendship, and persistant courage in this lyrical immigration story told in verse. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-winning authors Brian Conaghan and Sarah Crossan tell a thought-provoking dual-narrated tale about two troubled teens, one immigrating to a new home and the other facing domestic violence, whose paths cross in the unlikeliest of places.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNicu has emigrated from Romania and is struggling to find his place in his new home. Meanwhile, Jess's home life is overshadowed by violence. When Nicu and Jess meet, what starts out as friendship slowly blossoms into romance as the two bond over their painful pasts and their hope and dreams of a better future. But will they be able to save each other, let alone themselves?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis illuminating story told in dual points of view through vibrant verse will stay with readers long after they've finished.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner of the 2018 UKLA Book Award\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAcclaim for Brian Conaghan\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShortlisted for the 2015 Carnegie Award, \u003ci\u003eWhen Mr. Dog Bites\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShortlisted for the CBI Book of the Year Award, \u003ci\u003eWhen Mr. Dog Bites\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAcclaim for Sarah Crossan\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner of the 2016 Carnegie Award, \u003ci\u003eOne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner of the 2016 Bookseller's prize for YA fiction, \u003ci\u003eOne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner of the 2016 CBI Book of the Year, \u003ci\u003eOne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShortlisted for the 2015 Carnegie Award, \u003ci\u003eApple and Rain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShortlisted for the 2013 Carnegie Award, \u003ci\u003eThe Weight of Water\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This crushingly honest story effectively confronts issues of racism, abuse, and bullying, while admitting that often there’s no easy answers to misery.\" - \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This contemporary star-crossed love affair is convincing and moving--and also a heartbreakingly timely portrayal of discrimination and bullying in Brexit-era London.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Told in verse through alternating viewpoints, this is a powerful novel about how friendship and love are sometimes not enough to ensure a happy-ever-after ending . . . A fast-paced and memorable story that will resonate with teens.\" - \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An uncompromising look at the effects of Tourette’s, autism, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder on those who have them and their friends and family.\" - \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on WHEN MR. DOG BITES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An unusual coming-of-age tale that is thoroughly engaging.\" - \u003ci\u003eVOYA on WHEN MR. DOG BITES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Crossan’s ear is flawless in capturing the cries of a young girl’s heart.\" - \u003ci\u003eBCCB on APPLE AND RAIN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[The] story is involving, and Apple and Rain are engaging, sympathetic characters. This one is for readers who dote on happy endings.\" - \u003ci\u003eBooklist on APPLE AND RAIN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Crossan’s verse packs a punch as she examines the power that difference -- but also determination -- can wield.\" - starred review, \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on THE WEIGHT OF WATER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A powerful coming-of-age novel.\" - \u003ci\u003eBooklist on THE WEIGHT OF WATER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781681192758\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury USA Childrens","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40621563150542,"sku":"9781681192758","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_62a896e8-3cc7-41d8-89ef-5b03e1635ab1.jpg?v=1638492074","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781681192758","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}