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Gather by Kenneth M Cadow
A 2023 National Book Award FinalistA Michael L. Printz Honor Book>Arguably one of the finest novels of the year.--Booklist (starred review) A resourceful teenager in rural Vermont struggles to hold on to the family home while his mom recovers from addiction in this striking debut novel. Ian Gray isn't supposed to have a dog, but a lot of things that shouldn't happen end up happening anyway. And Gather, Ian's adopted pup, is good company now that Ian has to quit the basketball team, find a job, and take care of his mom as she tries to overcome her opioid addiction. Despite the obstacles thrown their way, Ian is determined to keep his family afloat no matter what it takes. And for a little while, things are looking up: Ian makes friends, and his fondness for the outdoors and for fixing things lands him work helping neighbors. But an unforeseen tragedy results in Ian and his dog taking off on the run, trying to evade a future that would mean leaving their house and their land. Even if the community comes together to help him, would Ian and Gather have a home to return to? Told in a wry, cautious first-person voice that meanders like a dog circling to be sure it's safe to lie down, Kenneth M. Cadow's resonant debut brings an emotional and ultimately hopeful story of one teen's resilience in the face of unthinkable hardships.
Kenneth M. Cadow is an art teacher who he lives in Norwich, Vermont. Alfie Runs Away is his first picture book. Lauren Castillo has illustrated several books, including That's Papa's Way by Kate Banks. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781536231113 |
| ISBN 10 | 1536231118 |
| Title | Gather |
| Author | Kenneth M Cadow |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2023-10-03 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for National Book Award for Young People's Literature 2023 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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