Candace, the Universe, and Everything by Sherri L Smith
A speculative children's novel about three generations of Black girls connected across time and space through a wormhole in their school locker.
Praise for Candace, the Universe, and Everything:
“Inventive, unique, and empowering—a book that transcends time” —Erin Entrada Kelly, two-time Newbery Medal–winning author of The First State of Being and Hello, Universe
“A delightful celebration of intergenerational friendship that blends history, mystery, and science!” —Gene Luen Yang, Printz Award–winning author of American Born Chinese
“Gorgeous prose, intricate plotting, and truer-than-true characters—all woven into a fantastical adventure set firmly in our very real world. Honestly, I can’t imagine anyone not loving this surprising, complex, wonderful book. Sherri L. Smith is a writer of ‘unordinary’ brilliance and imagination.” —Laurel Snyder, award-winning author of Orphan Island
“A captivating, funny, and altogether ingenious tale about a girl dealing with the seismic social shifts of eighth grade while trying to solve a mystery that brings the fundamental nature of the universe into question. Sherri L. Smith is one of the most exciting writers in the field, and, once again, she has done something extraordinary.” —Anne Ursu, award-winning author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy
“Inventive, unique, and empowering—a book that transcends time” —Erin Entrada Kelly, two-time Newbery Medal–winning author of The First State of Being and Hello, Universe
“A delightful celebration of intergenerational friendship that blends history, mystery, and science!” —Gene Luen Yang, Printz Award–winning author of American Born Chinese
“Gorgeous prose, intricate plotting, and truer-than-true characters—all woven into a fantastical adventure set firmly in our very real world. Honestly, I can’t imagine anyone not loving this surprising, complex, wonderful book. Sherri L. Smith is a writer of ‘unordinary’ brilliance and imagination.” —Laurel Snyder, award-winning author of Orphan Island
“A captivating, funny, and altogether ingenious tale about a girl dealing with the seismic social shifts of eighth grade while trying to solve a mystery that brings the fundamental nature of the universe into question. Sherri L. Smith is one of the most exciting writers in the field, and, once again, she has done something extraordinary.” —Anne Ursu, award-winning author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy
Sherri L.Smith (www.sherrilsmith.com) is the author of several young adult novels, including Flygirl and Orleans, which received critical praise. She resides in the city of Los Angeles, California. @Sherri_L_Smith is her Twitter handle.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781524737931 |
| ISBN 10 | 1524737933 |
| Title | Candace, the Universe, and Everything |
| Author | Sherri L Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2025-09-09 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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