{"product_id":"wild-blue-wonder-isbn-9780062564009","title":"Wild Blue Wonder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"It's the rarest author who can pull off laugh-out-loud hilarious, profound, and breathlessly romantic, all in the most sparkling prose. That shortlist includes Rainbow Rowell, Nicola Yoon, and now, Carlie Sorosiak.\"—Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author of The Serpent King and Goodbye Days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLast June, the summer camp Quinn’s family owns in Winship, Maine, was still a magical place. A place where wild blueberries grew no matter the season, a legendary sea monster lurked in the waters, and Quinn fell in love with her best friend, Dylan. Then the accident happened. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow it’s winter, the magic has drained from Quinn’s life, and she knows it’s her fault. But the new boy in town, Alexander, doesn’t see her as the monster she believes herself to be. As Quinn lets herself open up again, she begins to understand the truth about love, loss, and monsters—real and imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Morgan Matson, Jenny Han, and Jandy Nelson, this wondrous novel was proclaimed “a striking examination of love—of friends, of family, of self—as well as of grief” by ALA Booklist in a starred review.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe lost her first love and believes she’s to blame. Can a new beginning mend a broken heart?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrief and Healing:\u003c\/b\u003e Overwhelmed by guilt after a tragic accident, Quinn must navigate a winter of loss and find a way to forgive herself before she can move forward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Touch of Magical Realism:\u003c\/b\u003e In a summer camp where wild blueberries grow year-round and a sea monster is rumored to swim in the cove, not everything is as it seems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest Friends to Lovers:\u003c\/b\u003e A heartfelt look back at the summer Quinn fell for her best friend, Dylan, a beautiful love story cut short by tragedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew Boy in Town:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexander is the one person who doesn’t see Quinn as the monster she believes herself to be. But letting him in means facing the past she’s desperate to forget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Lovely and heartbreaking.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJennifer E. Smith, author of The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight and Windfall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Filled with science, summer camps and secrets, this is an uplifting and touching look at grief, guilt and giving yourself permission to love again.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eWild Blue Wonder\u003c\/em\u003e is a glittering dream of a book. It captured my heart with its equal strokes of grief, beauty, and hope. Like the Sawyers themselves would say, it is both magic and true—and I wanted to linger a little longer in Winship with them, hanging paper wishes from the rafters even after the final page.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmily Bain Murphy, author of The Disappearances\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eWild Blue Wonder\u003c\/em\u003e is a glittering dream of a book. It captured my heart with its equal strokes of grief, beauty, and hope.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmily Bain Murphy, author of The Disappearances\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “A striking examination of love—of friends, of family, of self—as well as of grief. Quinn is a quietly compelling narrator, and touches of magical realism add a rich, atmospheric layer to her story. Then-and-now chapters keep the pace moving forward and add a hint of mystery, but ultimately this is a soft and lovely exploration of how life can freeze at the point of tragedy, and of a girl who learns to thaw.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “A striking examination of love—of friends, of family, of self—as well as of grief. This is a soft and lovely exploration of how life can freeze at the point of tragedy, and of a girl who learns to thaw.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A beautiful story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This stunning novel about love, loss, and lake monsters is just the excuse you need to splurge on a summer must-read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrit + Co\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This depiction of first love, collective loss, and the complicated nature of sibling relationships surges with emotion. Sorosiak has created a family whom readers will connect with in all their messy, genuine sincerity.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The setting of the small town Winship, ME, is eloquently described, and the family’s camp comes to vivid life as a character in its own right. A great work of realistic fiction with a romantic twist that will appeal to fans of YA for older teens.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A great work of realistic fiction.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eIf Birds Fly Back\u003c\/em\u003e:  “It’s the rarest author who can pull off laugh-out-loud hilarious, profound, and breathlessly romantic, all in the most sparkling prose. That shortlist includes Rainbow Rowell, Nicola Yoon, and now, Carlie Sorosiak.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeff Zentner, critically acclaimed author of The Serpent King and Goodbye Days\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A uniquely dazzling love story—sunshine flows through every electric page, and into your heart. Carlie Sorosiak writes with neon prose.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarriet Reuter Hapgood, author of The Square Root of Summer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Should resonate with fans of Morgan Matson, John Green, and Rainbow Rowell.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Will hook fans of John Green, Sarah Dessen, and Jenny Han.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888883167461,"sku":"NP9780062564009","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062564009.jpg?v=1730230022","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/wild-blue-wonder-isbn-9780062564009","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}