{"product_id":"a-sense-of-the-infinite-isbn-9780062184719","title":"A Sense of the Infinite","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy the author of the critically acclaimed \u003cem\u003eWild Awake\u003c\/em\u003e, a beautiful coming-of-age story about deep friendship, the weight of secrets, and the healing power of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's senior year of high school, and Annabeth is ready—ready for everything she and her best friend, Noe, have been planning and dreaming. But there are some things Annabeth isn't prepared for, like the constant presence of Noe's new boyfriend. Like how her relationship with her mom is wearing and fraying. And like the way the secret she's been keeping hidden deep inside her for years has started clawing at her insides, making it hard to eat or even breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut most especially, she isn't prepared to lose Noe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor years, Noe has anchored Annabeth and set their joint path. Now Noe is drifting in another direction, making new plans and dreams that don't involve Annabeth. Without Noe's constant companionship, Annabeth's world begins to crumble. But as a chain of events pulls Annabeth further and further away from Noe, she finds herself closer and closer to discovering who she's really meant to be—with her best friend or without.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHilary T. Smith's second novel is a gorgeously written meditation on identity, loss, and the bonds of friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eIt's senior year of high school, and Annabeth is ready—ready for everything she and her best friend, Noe, have been planning and dreaming. But there are some things Annabeth isn't prepared for, like the constant presence of Noe's new boyfriend. Like how her relationship with her mom is wearing and fraying. And like the way the secret she's been keeping hidden deep inside her for years has started clawing at her insides, making it harder to eat or even breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut most especially, she isn't prepared to lose Noe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor years, Noe has anchored Annabeth and set their joint path. Now Noe is drifting in another direction, making new plans and dreams that don't involve Annabeth. Without Noe's constant companionship, Annabeth's world begins to crumble. But as a chain of events pulls Annabeth further and further away from Noe, she finds herself closer and closer to discovering who she's really meant to be—with her best friend or without.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Most fascinating in this stirring coming-of-age novel are the blurred lines between perception and reality, genius and madness, peace and turmoil. Debut author Smith embraces the complexities of grief, family dynamics, creativity, mental illness, and love and pens them with a thoughtful, subtle hand.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book on Wild Awake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With brief, vignette-like chapters and arrestingly vivid language, Smith draws readers deeply into Annabeth’s life during a pivotal year…. An intimate, understated, and compelling coming-of-age story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A convincing portrayal of an introspective teen emerging stronger and more confident as she becomes more independent.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Smith’s thoughtful storytelling...instantly feels like a classic.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Smith’s prose is knock-down gorgeous. A fearless writer ably tackles a difficult story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Debut author Smith can craft a simile like no one’s business, and her ebullient language drives this story, which captures moments of life at its highest and blurriest points: love, loss, music, freedom.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist on Wild Awake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Hilary T. Smith’s absorbing debut whispers with mystery, drawing us into a world of dead sisters, family secrets, midnight bicycle rides, music, madness and art—ultimately exploring that most profound mystery of all: love.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGayle Forman, author of the New York Times-bestselling of If I Stay and Just One Day on Wild Awake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A compelling novel with moments of lyrical beauty.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) on Wild Awake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888099946725,"sku":"NP9780062184719","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062184719.jpg?v=1730228150","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/a-sense-of-the-infinite-isbn-9780062184719","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}