The Midnight Children

The Midnight Children
Dan Gemeinhart
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Hardback
h208 x 135mm - 352pg
30 Aug 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781250196729
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In the dead of night, a truck arrives in Slaughterville, a town named after its windowless slaughterhouse. Seven mysterious kids with suitcases stealthily step out of the vehicle and into an abandoned home on a dead-end street. But lonely Ravani Foster witnesses their arrival and is eager to learn everything he can about his new neighbors: What are they hiding? And where are the adults? Yet amid this group of children, Ravani finds an unexpected friend in gutsy Virginia. But with friendship comes secrets revealed-and danger. When Ravani learns of a threat to his new friends, he must fight to keep them safe, or lose the only person who has ever understood him. Full of wonder and mystery, The Midnight Children explores what makes a family, and what it takes to find the courage to believe in yourself.
* A story of fierce friendship, bravery, loyalty, and finding--or making--a place to belong. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review * Gemeinhart' s moody, magnificent novel [is] a Stephen King-esque blend of the sentimental and sinister. A tale by turns sweet and terrifying of friendship, bravery, and finding oneself in caring for others--this is for readers who enjoy dark tales with a lot of heart. --School Library Journal, starred review* The children forge the story' s path as they powerfully change their community through courageous honesty and emotional vulnerability. --Publishers Weekly, starred review*A rare (yet well done) tale about second chances and being true to both self and friends. --Booklist, starred reviewDistinctive narration and heart-pounding suspense will carry this kids-outwit-grownups tale deep into your heart to the place where courage is born. --Rosanne Parry, bestselling author of A Wolf Called WanderThe Midnight Children has a dash of the Boxcar children and a whole lot of honesty and heart . . . Told in a riveting voice, this is Dan Gemeinhart' s best yet and that' s saying something. --Padma Venkatraman, Walter Award-winning author of The Bridge Home A creepy, strange, and surprisingly sweet story of friendship and belonging. Equal parts Kate DiCamillo and Shirley Jackson, this book is unlike anything else I' ve ever read--you will love it. --Jonathan Auxier, New York Times-bestselling author of Night Gardener and Sweep: the Story of a Girl and her MonsterThe midnight children might sneak into town quietly, but there' s nothing quiet about this sparkling story. It felt like fireworks in my heart. --New York Times-bestselling author Natalie Lloyd A story to make a soul ache, a story to make a soul heal, a story to make a soul leap. --Dusti Bowling, award-winning author of The Canyon' s Edge A magical and darkly humorous journey into a world of mysterious children, timeless villains, and the undeniable power of friendship. " --Melanie Conklin, author of A Perfect Mistake and Every Missing Piece Praise for The Remarkable Journey of Coyote SunriseA 2020 ILA Teachers' Choice A 2019 Parents' Choice Award Gold Medal Winner Winner of the 2019 CYBILS Award for Middle Grade Fiction A Junior Library Guild Selection A Bank Street Books' Best Books of the Year A Bookriot 25 Of The Best Middle School Books For Today' s Readers Pick A School Library Journal Best Book of 2019 A 2020 Lone Star Reading List Selection Sometimes a story comes along that just plain makes you want to hug the world. The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise is Dan Gemeinhart' s finest book yet--and that' s saying something. Your heart needs this joyful miracle of a book. --Katherine Applegate, acclaimed author of The One and Only Ivan and Wishtree"Coyote' s bold, engaging voice pops off the page . . . Gemeinhart infuses the story with moments of lyrical writing and folksy wisdom served up with a dollop of girl power. " -The New York Times
Dan Gemeinhart is a former elementary teacher-librarian and lifelong book nerd. He lives with his wife and three daughters in a small town in Washington state. He' s the author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, The Honest Truth, Some Kind of Courage, Scar Island, and Good Dog. If he ever meets you, he' d love to talk about books with you. dangemeinhart. com
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781250196729
Published: 30 Aug 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Hardback
Height: 208mm
Width: 135mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 352

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