{"product_id":"just-like-that-gary-d-schmidt-9780544084773","title":"Just Like That","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this unforgettable, gently humorous novel, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling, award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt tells two poignant, linked stories: that of a grieving girl and a boy trying to escape his violent past.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeryl Lee Kowalski is sent to a girls' boarding school in fall 1968 to move on from her grief over a close friend's death. Matt Coffin is on the run from a criminal gang, afraid that anyone he cares about is at risk. When their paths cross, the pair's connection begins to shape each of their lives. As their loneliness is gradually replaced by friendship, Meryl Lee finds unexpected allies and a sense of purpose, while Matt finds a new family and hope for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis riveting novel is \u003cem\u003eWednesday Wars \u003c\/em\u003eauthor Gary D. Schmidt at his best, weaving in powerful themes and raising tears and laughter in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Set in 1968, \u003cem\u003eJust Like That\u003c\/em\u003e is part of an outstanding series that began with Newbery Honor recipient \u003cem\u003eThe Wednesday Wars\u003c\/em\u003e and continued in \u003cem\u003eOkay for Now\u003c\/em\u003e, a finalist for the National Book Award. While each book can be read separately, overlapping characters and themes enrich each other in understated and often profound ways.\" (\u003cem\u003eBookPage\u003c\/em\u003e starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gary D. Schmidt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0544084772\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780544084773\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clarion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 5.80w x 1.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade Plus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e510307 \/ Just Like That\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2020 pg. 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2020 pg. 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/09\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2021 pg. 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average","brand":"Gary D. Schmidt","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44055247618303,"sku":"9780544084773","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4682f60d-3623-4329-adf3-4691a1b4c364.jpg?v=1685034566","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/just-like-that-gary-d-schmidt-9780544084773","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}