Status
Available
Genres
Publication
Duet, an imprint of Interlude Press (2016), 270 pages
Description
Luke Aday knew that his sister's death was imminent--she had been under hospice care for months--but that didn't make her death any easier on him or their family. He returns to school three days after the funeral to a changed world; his best friends welcome him back with open arms, but it isn't the same. When a charismatic new student, Eddie Sankawulo, tries to welcome Luke to his own school, something life-changing happens: In a moment of frustration, Luke runs into an empty classroom, hurls his backpack against the wall--and the backpack never lands. Luke Aday has just discovered that he can stop time.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Gretchening
Delightful, sweet book about a kid finding his way through grief, falling in love, and figuring out how to balance his friends, family, and crush. Oh, and also he just figured out he can stop time? Davidson Leigh's prose crackles with humor and emotion, and the depth of heart and acknowledgement of
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the singular difficulties of experience AND talent and joy in love for queer guys of color is wonderful. The supporting characters are likewise lovely. I really enjoyed this book. Show Less
Awards
Tofte/Wright Children's Literature Award (Winner — 2016)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
270 p.; 5.25 inches
ISBN
1945053097 / 9781945053092
Local notes
young readers