{"product_id":"early-departures-isbn-9780062748416","title":"Early Departures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLike Adam Silvera’s \u003ci\u003eThey Both Die at the End\u003c\/i\u003e and Colleen Hoover’s \u003ci\u003eIt Ends with Us\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEarly Departures \u003c\/i\u003eby Justin A. Reynolds, author of \u003ci\u003eOpposite of Always\u003c\/i\u003e, is a powerful and deeply moving YA contemporary novel with a speculative twist about love, death, grief, and friendship.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if you could bring your best friend back to life—but only for a short time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJamal’s best friend, Q, doesn’t know that he died, and that he’s about to die . . . again. He doesn’t know that Jamal tried to save him. And that the reason they haven’t been friends for two years is because Jamal blames Q for the accident that killed his parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what if Jamal could have a second chance? A new technology allows Q to be reanimated for a few weeks before he dies . . . permanently. And Q’s mom is not about to let anyone ruin this miracle by telling Q about his impending death. So how can Jamal fix everything if he can’t tell Q the truth?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarly Departures\u003c\/i\u003e weaves together loss, grief, friendship, and love to form a wholly unique homage to the bonds that bring people together for life—and beyond.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do you make up for lost time when you can’t tell the truth about how little is left?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Complicated Friendship:\u003c\/b\u003e Jamal and Q were once inseparable, but a tragic accident and a terrible secret tore them apart. Now they have one last chance to fix their broken brotherhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrief and Forgiveness:\u003c\/b\u003e Jamal is still reeling from the loss of his parents, and he blames Q. Can he learn to forgive his best friend—and himself—before it’s too late?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Stakes Sci-Fi:\u003c\/b\u003e A controversial new technology can bring Q back to life, but only for a few weeks. And the biggest rule? He can never know the truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLaugh-Through-Your-Tears Humor:\u003c\/b\u003e Filled with the witty banter and heart that made Justin A. Reynolds a fan favorite, this story balances devastating emotional punches with genuine laugh-out-loud moments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eOpposite of Always\u003c\/em\u003e:  \u003cem\u003eOpposite of Always\u003c\/em\u003e  is as beautiful as it is funny, warm, and captivating. One of the best love stories I’ve ever read. Jack King is the hero we’ve been waiting for.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAngie Thomas 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Read this one, reread it, and then hug it to your chest. Reynolds’ debut is wise, heartfelt, and wildly, infinitely charming.”   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecky Albertalli 1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Leah on the Offbeat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This charming, wry novel packed with witty, crackling banter is propulsively readable. There are some big questions about choice, consequences, loyalty, and love in this novel, and Reynolds beautifully complements those heavy concerns with the sweet, funny, and genuine voice of his protagonist. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A love story about friendship with a “choose your own adventure” twist... Any teen who’s ever wanted a do-over will enjoy reading this story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/em\u003e  meets \u003cem\u003eGroundhog Day\u003c\/em\u003e  and \u003cem\u003eLove Story\u003c\/em\u003e  in this wonderfully romantic story of teenage love and second chances.… Reynolds creates a pair of unforgettable protagonists who are doomed to love, lose, and work to find one another again and again.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Reynolds spins a poignant, dizzying tale of love and loss in this page-turning time-travel fantasy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Weaves themes of friendship and tragic loss into a sensitive tale of two teens who have lost their way in the midst of grief and misunderstanding.  The author also deftly uses humor throughout this fast-paced, engagingly written book, providing levity in a story dealing with heavy issues such as death, reconciliation, and learning how and when to let go.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Reynolds] creates an enormously likable character who is doing the best he can and then some ...the book’s blend of humor and heartbreak wins out.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jack’s narration is as funny as it is poignant as he moves from romantic to frantic and back again... [a] sentimental but not saccharine fantasy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Reynolds weaves themes of friendship and tragic loss into a sensitive tale... deftly uses humor throughout this fast-paced, engagingly written book.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A page-turning narrative with a cast of fully realized characters and realistic dialogue. The skillful use of flashbacks and social media content fully engages readers. Despite the seriousness of the story, humor and moments of pathos will elicit empathy and connection. This thoroughly satisfying novel of love, loss, and reconciliation is not to be missed.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Compelling story with a largely African-American cast... aimed squarely at an audience that appreciates melodrama and is unashamed to soak some tissues.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Will have readers dying with laughter as Reynolds miraculously finds a way to couple tragedy and comedy. Highly recommended for anyone who is searching for light at the end of the tunnel.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889673040101,"sku":"NP9780062748416","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062748416.jpg?v=1730231722","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/early-departures-isbn-9780062748416","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}