{"product_id":"faith-greater-heights-isbn-9780062899712","title":"Faith: Greater Heights","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, comes the exciting conclusion in the origin story of fan-favorite comic character Faith—a fierce, plus-size superhero.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaith Herbert can finally admit that she’s not a regular teen—and take advantage of her new flying superpowers. After the chaos of her first semester, Faith just wants to end her senior year in a normal way—enjoying all the hallmarks of graduating high school, like prom, with her best friends Matt and Ches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut a cryptic warning about psiots going missing and a rash of inexplicable fires means things are off to a strange start. Life goes from weird to worse when Colleen Bristow, the quiet nerd-turned-supervillain, reappears, acting like nothing ever happened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs if that weren’t enough, rumored sightings of Faith’s ex, the beautiful Dakota Ash, who was thought to have died months ago in the warehouse fire that exposed more than a few secrets, start to emerge. Faith can’t seem to shake Dakota’s betrayal from that tragic day, but she also can’t help hoping the rumors are true. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Faith tries to balance her quest for a memorable senior year and the heartbreak of Grandma Lou’s increasing decline, she learns to have faith in herself—and that sometimes fate will point you in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween a returned villain and a ghost from her past, Faith’s senior year is anything but normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlus-Size Superhero:\u003c\/b\u003e Faith Herbert isn't just a fan-favorite comic character—she's a powerful psiot learning to own her flying abilities while navigating high school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound Family:\u003c\/b\u003e With her best friends Matt and Ches at her side, Faith has all the backup she needs to face down supervillains and plan for prom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLGBTQ Romance:\u003c\/b\u003e Faith's world is turned upside down when her ex-girlfriend, Dakota Ash, who everyone thought was dead, mysteriously reappears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecret Identity:\u003c\/b\u003e Balancing a quest for a memorable senior year with a rash of psiot disappearances means keeping her powers under wraps is harder—and more dangerous—than ever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for FAITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e “This #OwnVoices genre and format mashup is fun and memorable, and should produce legions of new Faith superfans.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Body positive and deliciously keyed into fandom. Readers will flock to this inclusive romp.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Putting a queer spin on a tale as old as time, Julie Murphy proves that everyone can be a superhero – no matter their size, gender, or sexual orientation – at heart, we all have the power to make the world a better place!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nerd Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As in all her work, Murphy’s portrayal of a plus-size protagonist is nuanced and heartfelt…. Destined for great heights.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Faith is an awesome, crime-stopping superhero.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a superhero done right.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNerdist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Murphy...successfully makes every piece of the story—Dolly Parton superfans, first love, best-friend problems, an unlikely group of pageant entrants, female solidarity, self-acceptance, and Willowdean’s complicated relationship with the mother...-count, weaving them together to create a harmonious, humorous, and thought-provoking whole.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] richly enjoyable novel...a clever and funny book to please lovers of thoughtful romance and secret pageant fans.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Genuine, romantic, and with a dash of Texan charm, this is a novel that celebrates being who you are while also acknowledging that it’s incredibly difficult to do.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This sequel to \u003cem\u003eFaith: Taking Flight\u003c\/em\u003e delivers more action and intrigue. …The continuing adventures of an admirable superhero who goes above and beyond.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This companion to the very popular Dumplin’ introduces more memorable characters for whom readers can’t help but cheer.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Julie Murphy has created the platonic love story of a lifetime. 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