See You in the Cosmos
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A Top 10 IndieNext Pick
I love this book-the characters, the story, but most of all, the voice that writer Jack Cheng has created. See You in the Cosmos is the best I've read in a long, long, long time. It's a story that changes the way you see the world. -Holly Goldberg Sloan, author of Counting by 7s
Works beautifully thanks to the charm, directness and subtle emotion of Alex's voice. . . Cheng has created an endearing and believable character, a sweet spirit . . . Alex's voice stayed with me. - The New York Times Book Review
Stellar. - Entertainment Weekly
I haven't read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder . . . The very best books are rare and powerful magic. See You in the Cosmos is one of these. I wanted to stay forever in this funny, wise, beautiful world. -Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places
Poignant and funny . . . propulsive . . . Alex's strong voice drives this compelling personal journey with resonant themes of family, friendship, and resilience. - Publishers Weekly , starred review
Compelling . . . What makes this novel irresistible is Alex himself, a boy who's at once brilliant, clueless and alive with wonder. - The Chicago Tribune
A sweet, soulful debut novel with a brilliant, refreshing structure . . . Taking inspiration from the Voyager Golden Record released to space in 1977, Alex . . . records all the important moments of a journey that takes him from a family of two to a family of plenty. Riveting, inspiring, and sometimes hilarious. -Kirkus , starred review
[A] life-embracing, stream-of-consciousness tale of family lost and found. - The Wall Street Journal
This novel is a gift-a miracle. Alex fights with all of his magnificent, compassionate heart to remind us that we humans are first, last, and always creatures of hope. Jack Cheng is as brilliant as his debut, and more than that, he is wise. His novel made me want to be a better person. -Paul Griffin, author When Friendship Followed Me Home
Beauty . . . hilarity . . . poignancy . . . this unique novel's journey [is] one totally worth taking. - The Christian Science Monitor
[An] absorbing, irresistible road trip story. . . . [Alex's] stubborn optimism is irresistible and inspiring. -Common Sense Media
Exuberant and utterly believable. - Booklist
I was absolutely mesmerized by this book! . . . Mr. Cheng's incredible storytelling reaffirmed my belief that creativity is still very much alive . . . . A wonderful read for middle grade-aged readers and beyond! -BookRiot
It is not always that we read a novel that so powerfully affirms our human capacity for grace and love and understanding; we need this book for the ways in which it gives us more to be human beings with. And it gives us Alex, whose face is turned to the stars. -Gary D. Schmidt, author of Okay for Now
Alex Petroski has a big mind, big dreams, and a big heart. His story is full of the real kind of magic-friends well-met, surprising journeys, and heartbreak and hope. This is a beautiful book. -Ally Condie, author of Matched
Full of innocence and unwavering optimism, leaving the reader incapable of not rooting for Alex. . . . This book skillfully explores the many emotions of an eleven-year-old boy and shows how young and old alike can bond over a love of science. -SLC
Inspiring. - Time for Kids
[A] poignant, memorable debut . . . entirely and deeply human. -The Guardian
[ See You in the Cosmos ] reminded me a little of T he Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon . . . [Cheng's is] a very touching book. -GeekDad.com
Autor: | Cheng, Jack |
Nakladatel: | Penguin US |
Rok vydání: | 2017 |
Jazyk : | Angličtina |
Vazba: | Hardback |
Počet stran: | 320 |
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