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A Field Guide to Getting Lost

Hardback

Main Details

Title A Field Guide to Getting Lost
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Joy McCullough
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 140
ISBN/Barcode 9781534438491
ClassificationsDewey:FIC
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations f-c jkt (fx: dimensional spot uv on uncoated); digital

Publishing Details

Publisher Simon & Schuster
Imprint Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication Date 14 April 2020
Publication Country United States

Description

"A cozy and enjoyable read." -Kirkus Reviews "The likable cast and relatable premise will resonate with readers grappling with the uncertainty of change." -Booklist A girl with a passion for science and a boy who dreams of writing fantasy novels must figure out how to get along now that their parents are dating in this lively, endearing novel. Sutton is having robot problems. Her mini-bot is supposed to be able to get through a maze in under a minute, but she must have gotten something wrong in the coding. Which is frustrating for a science-minded girl like Sutton-almost as frustrating as the fact that her mother probably won't be home in time for Sutton's tenth birthday. Luis spends his days writing thrilling stories about brave kids, but there's only so much inspiration you can find when you're stuck inside all day. He's allergic to bees, afraid of dogs, and has an overprotective mom to boot. So Luis can only dream of daring adventures in the wild. Sutton and Luis couldn't be more different from each other. Except now that their parents are dating, these two have to find some common ground. Will they be able to navigate their way down a path they never planned on exploring?

Author Biography

Joy McCullough writes books and plays from her home in the Seattle area, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of the middle grade novels Across the Pond, A Field Guide to Getting Lost, Not Starring Zadie Louise, and Code Red and the picture books Harriet's Ruffled Feathers, Champ and Major: First Dogs, and The Story of a Book. Her debut novel Blood Water Paint was longlisted for the National Book Award and was a William C. Morris Debut Award Finalist. Visit her at JoyMcCullough.com.

Reviews

"With chapters switching narrative focus between the two protagonists, their inner turmoil is handled with sensitivity, creating a character-driven tale that doesn't skimp on plot. . . . The notable representation of female characters in diverse STEM fields is heartening. Minor perils and likable characters make for a cozy and enjoyable read." -- Kirkus Reviews "Offers a realistic snapshot of modern families and the challenges that arise when trying to blend them. . . . The likable cast and relatable premise will resonate with readers grappling with the uncertainty of change." -- Booklist "McCullough realistically portrays Sutton's need for order alongside the frustration that both feel when things go awry. Sweet communal details, such as food prepared by Sutton's ethnically diverse neighbors and the gluten-free French toast that Elizabeth makes, bring this warm tale to life." -- Publishers Weekly