Thanks a Lot, Universe

A Novel

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Pub Date 11 May 2021 | Archive Date 11 May 2021
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Chad Lucas’s Thanks a Lot, Universe is a moving middle-grade debut for anyone who's ever felt like they don’t belong
 
Brian has always been anxious, whether at home, in class, or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself, and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn’t know if things will ever be “normal” again . . .
Ezra’s always been popular. He’s friends with most of the kids on his basketball team—even Brian, who usually keeps to himself. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he’s too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him . . .
 
But when Brian and his brother run away, Ezra has no choice but to take the leap and reach out. Both boys have to decide if they’re willing to risk sharing parts of themselves they’d rather hide. But if they can be brave, they might just find the best in themselves—and each other.
 
“A glorious ode to the beauty of preteen friendship and the beginnings of blurred lines and vital questions of identity.” —New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone
 
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Chad Lucas’s Thanks a Lot, Universe is a moving middle-grade debut for anyone who's ever felt like they don’t belong
 
Brian has always been anxious, whether at home, in class, or on the...

A Note From the Publisher

Chad Lucas has been in love with words since he attempted his first novel on a typewriter in the sixth grade. He has worked as a newspaper reporter, communications advisor, freelance writer, part-time journalism instructor, and parenting columnist. A proud descendant of the historic African Nova Scotian community of Lucasville, he lives with his family near Halifax, Nova Scotia. He enjoys coaching basketball and is rarely far from a cup of tea. Thanks a Lot, Universe is his debut novel.

Chad Lucas has been in love with words since he attempted his first novel on a typewriter in the sixth grade. He has worked as a newspaper reporter, communications advisor, freelance writer...


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ISBN 9781419751028
PRICE $17.99 (USD)
PAGES 288

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