{"product_id":"early-departures-isbn-9780062748409","title":"Early Departures","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike Adam Silvera’s They Both Die at the End and Colleen Hoover’s It Ends with Us, Early Departures by Justin A. Reynolds, author of Opposite of Always, is a powerful and deeply moving YA contemporary novel with a speculative twist about love, death, grief, and friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if you could bring your best friend back to life—but only for a short time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJamal’s best friend, Q, doesn’t know that he died, and that he’s about to die . . . again. He doesn’t know that Jamal tried to save him. And that the reason they haven’t been friends for two years is because Jamal blames Q for the accident that killed his parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what if Jamal could have a second chance? A new technology allows Q to be reanimated for a few weeks before he dies . . . permanently. And Q’s mom is not about to let anyone ruin this miracle by telling Q about his impending death. So how can Jamal fix everything if he can’t tell Q the truth?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly Departures weaves together loss, grief, friendship, and love to form a wholly unique homage to the bonds that bring people together for life—and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecond Chance:\u003c\/b\u003e Jamal has just a few weeks to reconnect with Q, but every moment is built on a heartbreaking secret about life and death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFriends to Enemies:\u003c\/b\u003e Two years of silence and blame stand between Jamal and Q. Can they rebuild what they lost before time runs out for good?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrotherhood:\u003c\/b\u003e They were once an inseparable comedy duo who chose their own brotherhood. Now, that bond is the only thing that might save them from their shared past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeartbreaking YA Romance:\u003c\/b\u003e Jamal is torn between mending the past with Q and building a future with his girlfriend, Autumn, who deserves a truth he can’t bring himself to tell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eOpposite of Always\u003c\/em\u003e:  \u003cem\u003eOpposite of Always\u003c\/em\u003e  is as beautiful as it is funny, warm, and captivating. One of the best love stories I’ve ever read. Jack King is the hero we’ve been waiting for.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAngie Thomas 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Read this one, reread it, and then hug it to your chest. Reynolds’ debut is wise, heartfelt, and wildly, infinitely charming.”   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecky Albertalli 1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Leah on the Offbeat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This charming, wry novel packed with witty, crackling banter is propulsively readable. There are some big questions about choice, consequences, loyalty, and love in this novel, and Reynolds beautifully complements those heavy concerns with the sweet, funny, and genuine voice of his protagonist. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A love story about friendship with a “choose your own adventure” twist... Any teen who’s ever wanted a do-over will enjoy reading this story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/em\u003e  meets \u003cem\u003eGroundhog Day\u003c\/em\u003e  and \u003cem\u003eLove Story\u003c\/em\u003e  in this wonderfully romantic story of teenage love and second chances.… Reynolds creates a pair of unforgettable protagonists who are doomed to love, lose, and work to find one another again and again.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Reynolds spins a poignant, dizzying tale of love and loss in this page-turning time-travel fantasy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Weaves themes of friendship and tragic loss into a sensitive tale of two teens who have lost their way in the midst of grief and misunderstanding.  The author also deftly uses humor throughout this fast-paced, engagingly written book, providing levity in a story dealing with heavy issues such as death, reconciliation, and learning how and when to let go.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Reynolds] creates an enormously likable character who is doing the best he can and then some ...the book’s blend of humor and heartbreak wins out.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jack’s narration is as funny as it is poignant as he moves from romantic to frantic and back again... [a] sentimental but not saccharine fantasy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Reynolds weaves themes of friendship and tragic loss into a sensitive tale... deftly uses humor throughout this fast-paced, engagingly written book.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A page-turning narrative with a cast of fully realized characters and realistic dialogue. The skillful use of flashbacks and social media content fully engages readers. Despite the seriousness of the story, humor and moments of pathos will elicit empathy and connection. This thoroughly satisfying novel of love, loss, and reconciliation is not to be missed.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Compelling story with a largely African-American cast... aimed squarely at an audience that appreciates melodrama and is unashamed to soak some tissues.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Will have readers dying with laughter as Reynolds miraculously finds a way to couple tragedy and comedy. Highly recommended for anyone who is searching for light at the end of the tunnel.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889319964901,"sku":"NP9780062748409","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062748409.jpg?v=1730231001","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/early-departures-isbn-9780062748409","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}