{"product_id":"we-are-not-alone-hardcover","title":"We Are Not Alone - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKatryn Bury\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom award-winning author Katryn Bury of the Drew Leclair series, this hopeful coming-of-age middle grade novel follows the unlikely friendship between Sam, a recent cancer survivor, and a popular girl at school as they come together on a quest to uncover the truth about alien life in honor of Sam's best friend's final wishes. This powerful story of friendship and grief is a gentle reminder that we are never alone in the universe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSam Kepler Greyson doesn't want to be the \"cancer kid.\" After losing his best friend and fellow UFO enthusiast, Oscar, to brain cancer, Sam wants to focus on anything but his own cancer--maybe even a normal year of middle school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut whispers in the halls and lingering grief over Oscar make Sam's return much harder. To make matters worse, he is paired with popular girl Cat for a history project. Between Cat's icy attitude and troubling rumors that Sam lied about having cancer, nothing seems to be going well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThings start to look up when Cat and Sam unexpectedly bond over the UFO obsession he once shared with Oscar--but Sam isn't sure he's ready to open up to someone again. With the chance for a fresh start within reach, he worries that coming clean about his illness will only make Cat pity him. Hiding the truth also helps Sam avoid the biggest worry of all: What if his cancer comes back?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Bury writes about grief and being a survivor with honesty and humor in this captivating mystery that explores friendship and the power of believing.\" --Jennifer Chambliss Bertman, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the Book Scavenger series and \u003cem\u003eSisterhood of Sleuths\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Katryn Bury is a master of middle grade voice. A powerful, heartfelt exploration of loss, grief, and friendship. I absolutely loved it.\" --Micahel Leali, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Civil War of Amos Abernathy \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Matteo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A beautiful and original exploration of friendship and its power to make us more than just the sum of our parts. Funny, tender, and insightful, Sam's voice will stay with readers long after they turn the final page.\" --Ali Standish, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Bury expertly balances humor and heartache as Sam's story explores grief, new friendships, and starting over, but it also celebrates enticing mysteries of the unknown in a way that is sure to engage readers. A quietly powerful novel.\" --A. J. Sass, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eEllen Outside the Lines\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAna on the Edge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A moving, humorous exploration of friendship and trust.\" --\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753324118304,"sku":"9780063337411","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3daeece0f510afb652b9f0fbe0a7e646.webp?v=1780017256","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/we-are-not-alone-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}