{"product_id":"the-continuation-of-summer-dillon-isbn-9780063444300","title":"The Continuation of Summer Dillon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Wild Robot\u003c\/i\u003e and Rebecca Stead, \u003ci\u003eThe Continuation of Summer Dillon\u003c\/i\u003e explores what it means to be alive and reminds readers that no one—no matter how perfectly coded—can ever replace another.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer 2.0 is not here to replace Summer Dillon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an android, she’s a little different: a control panel instead of a brain, a mechanical heart instead of a physical one. She can't quite replicate Summer’s easy breaths or airy laughter, and she can only construct her personality with 93% accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Summer 2.0 \u003ci\u003eloves\u003c\/i\u003e being alive. She loves living with Summer's family, trying new flavors of ice cream, and going to school—just like the real Summer would have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer 2.0 knows she is not here to replace Summer Dillon. She is here to \u003ci\u003econtinue \u003c\/i\u003eher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd as long as Summer 2.0 does just that—remains the \u003ci\u003eperfect\u003c\/i\u003e Summer—she’ll be able to stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhich is why when she glitches—in public—Summer 2.0 will do anything to fix the problem and avoid being decommissioned. But instead, her efforts seem to lead her further and further away from perfection, and a new question arises: if she isn’t the real Summer, who is she meant to be?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Sarah Everett, the critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eThe Probability of Everything \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Shape of Lost Things\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a story that will break and mend your heart. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Part mystery, this emotional roller-coaster will have readers hoping for the best but waiting for the other shoe to drop. Fans of Everett’s debut, The Probability of Everything, will appreciate her masterly ability to build mounting dread through the (seemingly) ordinary.... A recommended first purchase for all libraries serving tweens and teens.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Everett skillfully explores complex themes of grief, loss, and change through the eyes of a child. Skye battles with feeling like an outcast within her family—like the only person who’s “un-special.” She also explores what it means to learn to accept reality and understand that change is necessary in life... A well-wrought account of a journey toward truth.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This engaging coming-of-age story gives voice to complicated and traumatic feelings caused by divorce and estrangement, to changes in family and friendships, and to the difficulty of accepting the inevitability of change.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A stellar middle-grade novel told through the eyes of an introverted tween trying to heal from trauma as she finds her place in a new, blended family... an excellent read for fans of Renée Watson or Kekla Magoon's books for young readers.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Shape of Lost Things \u003c\/em\u003eis an engaging look at grief, friendship, and how to remain who you are when everything around you is changing. It has a pitch-perfect voice and a heroine to root for. Skye's journey will stay with kids for a long time. An absolute must-read!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClaire Swinarski, author of What Happened to Rachel Riley?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Shape of Lost Things \u003c\/em\u003eis a compelling and beautifully written portrayal of a complicated sibling relationship. With friendship conflicts, a first crush, and STEAM themes weaved in, Everett's sophomore novel story is sure to captivate readers! - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJanae Marks, New York Times bestselling author of On Air with Zoe Washington\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Everett acutely captures the struggles and nuances of changing friendship dynamics, shifting family roles, walking the line between truth and loyalty, and handling big emotions... A cast of gorgeously developed characters and realistic dialogue, layered with the emotional arc and relatable middle-school struggles, makes for an engaging and unputdownable read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An empathetic, unflinching portrayal of childhood bereavement, this gut-punch of a story brings familiar themes from Everett’s YA works to a younger readership.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One of the best books I have read this year (maybe ever).” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eColby Sharp, Nerdy Book Club\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kemi’s astute voice resonates with a deep love and loyalty for her family, rendering her insistence in honoring them and subsequent narrative reveals as heartrending, hopeful, and palpably felt.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Thought-provoking and utterly unique, this is an impactful book that deserves a place in all middle grade classrooms and libraries.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This realistically drawn, gut-wrenching novel will stick with readers long after they’ve finished reading. A powerful exploration of grief.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588053086437,"sku":"NP9780063444300","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-continuation-of-summer-dillon-isbn-9780063444300","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}