{"product_id":"ramona-blue-isbn-9780062418357","title":"Ramona Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fourth novel from Julie Murphy, the #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eDumplin’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—now a Netflix feature film starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston, with a soundtrack by Dolly Parton!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor fans of Rainbow Rowell and Morgan Matson, Julie Murphy has created another fearless heroine, Ramona Blue, in a gorgeously evocative novel about family, friendship, and how sometimes love can be more fluid than you first think. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRamona was only five years old when Hurricane Katrina changed her life forever. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince then, it’s been Ramona and her family against the world. Standing over six feet tall with unmistakable blue hair, Ramona is sure of three things: she likes girls, she’s fiercely devoted to her family, and she knows she’s destined for something bigger than the trailer she calls home in Eulogy, Mississippi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut juggling multiple jobs, her flaky mom, and her well-meaning but ineffectual dad forces her to be the adult of the family. Now, with her sister, Hattie, pregnant, responsibility weighs more heavily than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe return of her childhood friend Freddie brings a welcome distraction. Ramona’s friendship with the former competitive swimmer picks up exactly where it left off, and soon he’s talked her into joining him for laps at the pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as Ramona falls in love with swimming, her feelings for Freddie begin to shift too, which is the last thing she expected. With her growing affection for Freddie making her question her sexual identity, Ramona begins to wonder if perhaps she likes girls and guys or if this new attraction is just a fluke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEither way, Ramona will discover that, for her, life and love are more fluid than they seem.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for DUMPLIN’: “Will’s singular voice compels readers to think about all that goes into building-and destroying-self-esteem...Splendid” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for DUMPLIN’: “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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for DUMPLIN’: “I’m obsessed with this book. Wickedly funny, heartbreakingly real, full of characters to love and cheer for. DUMPLIN’ is such a star.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKatie Cotugno, author of How to Love and 99 Days\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for DUMPLIN’: “DUMPLIN’ should be required reading for anyone who has ever felt even slightly uncomfortable in his or her skin. Julie Murphy’s star continues to shine with this groundbreaking, poignant story that will surely change lives.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Corey Whaley, award-winning author of Noggin and Where Things Come Back\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for DUMPLIN’: “Willowdean Dickson is fat. And you can either back her up or back the bleep off. She is self-confident, fearless, funny and comfortable in her own skin. In her second novel, Julie Murphy proves that she’s the real deal. She tells Willowdean’s story with wit, sass and kindness. Although the book sadly has to come to an end, Willowdean lives in my heart and will for a very long time.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCathy Berner, Blue Willow Bookshop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for DUMPLIN’: “Willowdean Dickson’s journey from being completely comfortable as the ‘resident fat girl’, to doubting everything she thought she knew about herself—and back again—is a journey with which we can all relate. No matter what form your personal demons might take, Julie Murphy’s DUMPLIN’ will touch you, delight you and, hopefully, help you to ‘step into your own light’”. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaura Donohoe, Malaprop's Bookstore\/Cafe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eRamona Blue\u003c\/em\u003e is Julie Murphy’s best book yet. It’s hilarious, it’s heartfelt, and it’s so, so real. I just wish I’d had this book to read during my own teen years!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobin Talley, New York Times bestselling author of Lies We Tell Ourselves\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A must-have work that will resonate with teens” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “An exquisite, thoughtful exploration of the ties that bind and the fluidity of relationships, sexuality, and life.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Murphy creates a place that feels deeply real…a great setting for a coming-of-age story, as Ramona realizes that she’s capable of more than she imagined and that some categories are more fluid than she’d thought.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In a wonderful, complicated way, \u003cem\u003eRamona Blue\u003c\/em\u003e turns the queer coming-of-age trope on its head.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrightly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “A funny and touching novel about a strong-willed heroine who finds facing death simple, but facing life heart-wrenchingly complicated. A real original.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJennifer Echols, author of GOING TOO FAR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “A tale of unlikely romance, impossible obstacles, and mortality, this book is a must-read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeen Vogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “It’s equal parts fun, cringe-worthy, and totally fearless!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeventeen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “An unexpected twist on the typical cancer story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Julie Murphy delivers a fresh and glorious love story that addresses all the complexities of one’s heart. Ramona Blue’s discovery of limitless love is total beauty.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of More Happy Than Not\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “Julie Murphy knows a thing or two about navigating the worlds of girls on the brink of self-discovery.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for DUMPLIN’: “Heart-felt and inspirational, Dumplin’ will win readers over with her snarky humor and introspective view of growing up a big girl in a small town. You’ll want her to take the cake, the crown, and the boy!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJen Bigheart Outreach Supervisor, Westbank Community Libraries Jen Bigheart, Westbank Community Libraries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “Honest and unflinching, this is a compelling story of one teen’s struggle with cancer, love, and living. A worthwhile addition.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “Readers will turn the last page wanting to know where the next chapter leads.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “Alice and Harvey’s relationship is raw, honest, moving, and unapologetic in its depiction of their individual, and collective, pain.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “Julie Murphy weaves together a tender and funny tale of love, friendship, heartache, and redemption. SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY explodes with brutal honesty, brilliant wit, and unflinching heart.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Corey Whaley, winner of the Michael L. Printz Award for WHERE THINGS COME BACK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY: “Julie Murphy’s SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY is a funny, heartfelt, honest look at the beauty and the risk of getting a second chance. An inspiring novel about all the things worth living for. I adored this debut!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSiobhan Vivian, author of The List\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for DUMPLIN’: “Dumplin’ made me want to high-five everyone in the world. If there’s any justice on this godforsaken earth, Julie Murphy will become the next household name synonymous with YA.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCristin Stickles, McNally Jackson Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for DUMPLIN’: “[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\u003ePraise for DUMPLIN’: “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\u003ePraise for DUMPLIN’: “Awesome, original, romantic, and wise - Julie Murphy’s DUMPLIN’ is the book young adult literature has always needed. Willowdean is fat, there’s no getting around it, and that’s both the core of her story and just the start of her full, fabulous, interesting life. Teen readers will be changed by Willowdean and her journey and I can’t wait for them to get the chance to meet her.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAngie Manfredi, Los Alamos County Library\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for DUMPLIN’: “Portrays and challenges sterotypes about beauty pageants, size issues, and women’s concerns...Powerful.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for DUMPLIN’: “Willowdean will never be the pageant queen her mother was, but when her beloved aunt dies, everything changes. What’s a Dolly Parton lovin’ fat girl to do? Start a revolution…In a story in which everyone can see something of themselves, Julie Murphy has created a character who is flawed, fabulous and feisty. 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