{"product_id":"the-scheme-of-things-paperback","title":"The Scheme of Things - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Parks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Scheme of Things, a coming-of-age story with a thriller twist, poses the question: Have you ever had a secret? For young Henry Dodge, every day is an exercise in keeping his. Whether it's his sketchbook falling into the hands of his older brother, John, or saying the wrong thing to his parents Big Ed and Kate, which may tip them off to the fact that he knows he is\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edifferent. He would rather spend his afternoons with his friend Kelley, perfecting their disco moves than join in with the neighborhood boys and their sporting ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Danny Woodson moves into the neighborhood and becomes his brother's best friend, Henry's world is turned upside down, as his attraction to him is electrifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an effort to find a place to hide, Henry turns to TV, movies and music that provide him a great escape, a solace, which he can't get from the world-at-large. Unfortunately, the nighttime soap operas of the '80s plant the seeds of a scheme that involves running away to find Danny in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the City of Angels holds only devils in disguise, backstabbing and heartache, as Henry thinks he has found shelter in The Palace of King George and his court of supporting players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a tale that is equal parts comedy and heartbreak, Henry struggles to find acceptance and eventually going against the grain to find his place in the scheme of things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Scheme of Things was reviewed by Kirkus Reviews and placed on their Recommended Reading List in May.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Parks' story is an often touching tale of a young man's self-discovery... the author's prose is also full of funny quips and puns...Henry, as the narrator of the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003estory, is also likable and tender, which makes it easy for readers to root for him. An action-packed, if sometimes over-the-top, story about a young gay man's desire to join a community that accepts him.\" - Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 442\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 17, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753051259168,"sku":"9798991134804","price":22.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a5c549a30a6ec4e1d15ef13a93c58b35.webp?v=1780011276","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-scheme-of-things-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}