{"product_id":"a-constellation-of-minor-bears-isbn-9780063334229","title":"A Constellation of Minor Bears","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-winning author Jen Ferguson has written a powerful story about teens grappling with balancing resentment with enduring friendship—and how to move forward with a life that’s not what they’d imagined.          \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore that awful Saturday, Molly used to be inseparable from her brother, Hank, and his best friend, Tray. The indoor climbing accident that left Hank with a traumatic brain injury filled Molly with anger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile she knows the accident wasn’t Tray’s fault, she will never forgive him for being there and failing to stop the damage. But she can’t forgive herself for \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e being there either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to go on the trio’s postgraduation hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, even without Hank, Molly packs her bag. But when her parents put Tray in charge of looking out for her, she is stuck backpacking with the person who incites her easy anger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite all her planning, the trail she’ll walk has a few more twists and turns ahead. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the evocative storytelling and emotion from the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Summer of Bitter and Sweet\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Governor General's Award, a Stonewall Award honor book, and a Morris Award finalist, as well as \u003ci\u003eThose Pink Mountain Nights\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e A great read for all teenagers, and especially those who've graduated and are wondering what comes next.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a rhythm and tone that reads like poetry, Ferguson delivers an emotionally resonant tale in which profound interpersonal conflict unfolds against the lushly described natural backdrop of an adrenaline-inducing outdoor environment. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplores disability and fat activism and fatphobia, with a side of romance. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFerguson has again created well-characterized teenage protagonists grappling with difficult issues. An engrossing, introspective tale of a trek and of teen relationships. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(Starred Review) A Constellation of Minor Bears by Jen Ferguson poetically portrays the messiness and exhilaration of love (of all kinds) against the backdrop of the PCT's breathtaking vistas . . . . Ferguson roots her novel in current teen struggles, deftly including parental pressure and a fat-positive mindset. A striking story in which accountability coexists with love, and growth is as important as forgiveness. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo matter who reads this book, they will find something in each character that will ring true. A must-buy for YA collections. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eConversations around love and intersectional analysis of Indigeneity, fatness, disability, queerness, blended families, and human interactions with nature are sure to pique the interest of readers also exploring the many facets of what makes them whole. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heartdrum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890675151077,"sku":"NP9780063334229","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063334229.jpg?v=1730233818","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-constellation-of-minor-bears-isbn-9780063334229","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}