{"product_id":"gather-a-coming-of-age-young-adult-novel-about-addiction-family-struggles-friendship-and-finding-hope-in-a-small-town-for-teens-ages-14-17-9781536231113","title":"Gather: (A Coming-Of-Age Young Adult Novel about Addiction, Family Struggles, Friendship, and Finding Hope in a Small Town - For Teens Ages 14-17)","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Kirkus Prize \u003cbr\u003eA National Book Award Finalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Michael L. Printz Honor Book \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Arguably one of the finest novels of the year.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA resourceful teenager in rural Vermont struggles to hold on to the family home while his mom recovers from addiction in this striking debut novel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIan 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kenneth M. Cadow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Candlewick Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.1lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.70w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781536231113\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 13\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e522249 \/ Gather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e 2023 National Book Awards Finalist - Young People's Lit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024 Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book - Young Adults","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44147014172717,"sku":"9781536231113","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_a7f310f3-b612-4be0-be6e-06bf94db0c9e.jpg?v=1757181245","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/gather-a-coming-of-age-young-adult-novel-about-addiction-family-struggles-friendship-and-finding-hope-in-a-small-town-for-teens-ages-14-17-9781536231113","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}