The Tragedy of Dane Riley

The Tragedy of Dane Riley
Kat Spears
RRP:
NZ$ 37.99
Our Price:
NZ$ 28.49
Hardback
h208 x 135mm - 320pg
14 Sep 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781250124807
Out Of Stock
Currently no stock in-store, stock is sourced to your order
Dane Riley' s grasp on reality is slipping, and he' s not sure that he cares. While his mother has moved on after his father' s death, Dane desperately misses the man who made Dane feel okay to be himself. He can' t stand his mother' s boyfriend, or the boyfriend' s son, whose favorite pastime is tormenting Dane. Then there' s the girl next door: Dane can' t quite define their relationship, and he doesn' t know if he' s got the courage to leave the friend zone. An emotional novel about mental health, and dealing with grief and growing up, The Tragedy of Dane Riley is the story of a teenager looking to make sense of his feelings in the wake of tragedy, and finding the strength he needs to make life worth living.
"In this necessary tale grappling with some of the prickly parts of life--mental health, loss, friendship--Spears proves once again that she' s a master, not just of the teenage voice, but also of carefully crafting stories with both heart and teeth. Stories that bond themselves to readers and live with them--in them--far after the last page. " --Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of Stamped and Long Way DownPraise for Kat Spears: "A rare study of growing pains that gives equal weight to humor and hardship. " - Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) on Breakaway"A painfully honest and powerful depiction of the changing nature of friendships in the face of hardship and an exploration of what it means ' to be human and alive. ' " - Booklist (Starred Review) on BreakawaySpears showcases a talent for creating believably flawed characters seeking connection in the aftermath of tragedy. - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on Breakaway"This sad yet hopeful romance will appeal to readers of Steven Chbosky' s The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Jay Asher' s Thirteen Reasons Why. " - School Library Journal on Breakaway "Sharp dialogue, edgy humor, and an unlikely hero make this page-turner a winner. " - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on Sway"A compelling debut told with swagger and real depth. " - Kirkus (Starred Review) on Sway"Raw, honest. . . A gritty take on the male high school experience. " --Booklist on Sway"A page turner about high school' s victims and villains -- and about layers of callousness that spring from true grief. " --Meg Medina, Pura Belpre award-winning author of Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass on Sway
KAT SPEARS grew up moving every few years and is still looking for her hometown. Kat writes realistic, edgy, honest, sometimes heartbreaking, often funny books about and for young people. Being a teenager sucked for Kat, and she' s still trying to write her way out of it. She spends her free time rearing caterpillars, vacuuming up dog hair, and writing letters the old-fashioned way. Her favorite job, ever, is being the mother of three perfect and hilarious humans. She is the author of Sway, Breakaway, and The Boy Who Killed Grant Parker.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781250124807
Published: 14 Sep 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Hardback
Height: 208mm
Width: 135mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 320

In stock - for items in stock we aim to dispatch the next business day. For delivery in NZ allow 2-5 business days, with rural taking a wee bit longer.

Locally sourced in NZ - stock comes from a NZ supplier with an approximate delivery of 7-15 business days.

International Imports - stock is imported into NZ, depending on air or sea shipping option from the international supplier stock can take 10-30 working days to arrive into NZ. 

Pre-order Titles - delivery will vary depending on where the title is published, if local stock is available in NZ then 5-7 business days, for international imports it can be 10-30 business days. In all cases we will access the quickest supply option.

Delivery Packaging - we ship all items in cardboard sleeves or by box with either packing paper or corn starch chips. (We avoid using plastics bubble bags)

Tracking - Orders are delivered by track and trace courier and are fully insured, tracking information will be sent by email once dispatched.

View our full Order & Delivery information