{"product_id":"girl-against-the-universe-isbn-9780062379979","title":"Girl Against the Universe","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of The Art of Lainey and Liars, Inc. comes a fresh, contemporary story about a girl coping with PTSD and the boy who wants to help her move on from the past. Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen or Jenny Han.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixteen-year-old Maguire knows the universe is against her. No matter how many charms she buys off the internet or good luck rituals she performs each morning, horrible things happen when she's around. Like that time the roller coaster jumped off its tracks. Or the time her brother, father, and uncle were all killed in a car crash—and Maguire walked away with barely a scratch. Despite what her therapist tells her, Maguire thinks it’s best to hide out in her room, far away from anyone she might accidentally hurt. But then she meets Jordy, an aspiring tennis star who wants to help her break her unlucky streak. Maguire knows that the best thing she can do for him is to stay away, but it turns out staying away may be harder than she thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMental Health Journey:\u003c\/b\u003e Convinced she’s a walking disaster, Maguire's only goal is to keep everyone safe by staying alone. But her therapist—and her heart—have other plans for her recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTeen Sports Romance:\u003c\/b\u003e He’s a rising tennis star with his own pressures; she’s terrified of getting close to anyone. When they meet, staying away is harder than either of them expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoping with PTSD:\u003c\/b\u003e As the sole survivor of the accident that took her family, Maguire is haunted by the past. This heartfelt story navigates the path from grief to hope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFacing Your Fears:\u003c\/b\u003e From roller coasters to romance, Maguire must confront the trauma she’s been running from if she ever wants a chance at a normal life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Stokes’ engaging prose and sympathetic characters serve up great lessons in acceptance for teens dealing with trauma.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Teens will find in Maguire a compelling heroine. Her obsessive behaviors are depicted in convincing detail. Maguire’s forays into wellness are anything but pat, giving her story additional credibility. Teens who enjoy emotionally charged stories will appreciate this novel about resilience.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An engaging story. Its true appeal lies with Stokes’s well-developed characters and in the way Maguire and Jordy support each other’s efforts to conquer the challenges they face.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Filled with equal amounts of empathy, humor, and heart, Girl Against the Universe is an empowering story about finding the courage to piece your life back together, even when it feels irreparably broken.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTamara Ireland Stone, NYT bestselling author of Every Last Word\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I loved this sweet, slow-burn romance. Sports fiction at its best!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiranda Kenneally, bestselling author of Catching Jordan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Romantic, honest, and deep, Girl Against the Universe is one of those books where I couldn’t believe that the characters were only a figment of the author’s imagination-they simply jumped off the pages with their relatable flaws and hard-earned wisdom.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarvenaz Tash, author of The Geek's Guide to Unrequited Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Absolute perfection. Completely magical. Girl Against the Universe is a poignant, beautiful story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnn Aguirre, NYT bestselling author of The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Romance fans will enjoy the slow, sweet, and tentative burn between the teens. Recommend to readers who enjoy Jenny Han or Maureen Johnson.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Maguire is a brave, relatable character...There are friendships formed, family relationships tested and restored, and issues of identity explored. This is a satisfying and breezy book with likeable characters working through trauma to move to better, healthier places in their lives.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888283480293,"sku":"NP9780062379979","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062379979.jpg?v=1730228720","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/girl-against-the-universe-isbn-9780062379979","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}