{"product_id":"and-they-lived-steven-salvatore-9781547608195","title":"And They Lived . . .","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eCan't Take That Away \u003c\/i\u003ecomes a sex-positive, fairytale-inspired YA novel that celebrates first love and self-acceptance, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eWhat If It's Us\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"My heart didn't stand a chance. I loved it from \u003ci\u003eonce upon a time\u003c\/i\u003e all the way to its joyfully complex\u003ci\u003e ever after\u003c\/i\u003e.\" - \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Becky Albertalli\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A jolt of lightning to my soul. The characters are so bright, the emotion is so vibrant, and the love is exquisitely electric.\" - Jason June, author of \u003ci\u003eJay's Gay Agenda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChase Arthur is a budding animator and hopeless romantic obsessed with Disney films and finding his true love, but he's plagued with the belief that he's not enough for anyone: he's recovering from an eating disorder and suffers from body dysmorphia fueled by his father, and can't quite figure out his gender identity. When Chase starts his freshman year of college, he has to navigate being away from home and missing his sister, finding his squad, and contending with his ex-best friend Leila who is gunning for the same exclusive mentorship. If only he can pull together a short for the freshman animation showcase at the end of the semester. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen Chase meets Jack Reid, a pragmatic poet who worships words and longs to experience life outside of his sheltered world. But Chase throws everything into question for Jack, who is still discovering his sexual identity, having grown up in close-knit conservative family. Jack internalized a lot of homophobia from his parents and childhood best friend, who unexpectedly visit campus, which threatens to destroy their relationship. Chase will have to learn to love--and be enough for--himself, while discovering what it means to truly \u003ci\u003elive\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steven Salvatore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1547608196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781547608195\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury YA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/08\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.90w x 1.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 14\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e514348 \/ And They Lived...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/24\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2022 pg. 85\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2022 pg. 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/18\/2022","brand":"Steven Salvatore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44053947580671,"sku":"9781547608195","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_191801c1-0622-4393-8752-1acc3a6837ce.jpg?v=1685027136","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/and-they-lived-steven-salvatore-9781547608195","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}