Waiting for Augusta
Jessica Lawson
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
With a fresh, funny voice, lots of adventure, and a healthy dose of magic, from the author of The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher and Nooks & Crannies--which School Library Journal called "original, engaging, and funny" in a starred review--comes a profound tale of love, loss, and family. Eleven-year-old Benjamin Putter has a lump in his throat, and he's certain it's a golf ball. He knows it sounds crazy, but everything's been topsy-turvy since his father died last month. And he doesn't know how to fix it. Then, one day, something starts tugging at Ben, telling him to hurry to Augusta, Georgia--home of the most famous golf course in the world. Ben might be going a little crazy, but escaping Hilltop, Alabama, sounds like a darn good idea. (And just maybe it will make that lump go away.) As he makes his way to Augusta, Ben partners up with a mysterious runaway named Noni, and they embark on a journey full of strange and wonderful surprises--and possibly magic--at every turn.
Product Details
Price
$17.99
$16.73
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
May 10, 2016
Pages
336
Dimensions
5.8 X 8.5 X 1.2 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781481448390
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About the Author
Jessica Lawson is the author of The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher, a book that Publishers Weekly called "a delightfully clever debut" in a starred review, and Nooks & Crannies, a Junior Library Guild Selection and recipient of three starred reviews. She is also the author of Waiting for Augusta, Under the Bottle Bridge, and How to Save a Queendom. You can visit her at JessicaLawsonBooks.com.
Reviews
"Colorful, quirky, and full of heart, with an ending readers won't forget."--Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy, Scumble, and Switch
A whimsical, heartwarming, multilayered story about finding grace enough to accept the flaws in those we love and courage enough to act from our most deeply held beliefs.--Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy, Scumble, and Switch "Kirkus Reviews"
This moving and emotional coming-of-age story tackles themes of racism, friendship, and growing up. . . . An absorbing work of historical fiction.--Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy, Scumble, and Switch "School Library Journal"
Best for readers who like a wealth of plot and southern setting, as in Sheila Turnage's Three Times Lucky (2012).--Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy, Scumble, and Switch "Booklist Online"
"Insightful, humorous, and deeply moving."--Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy, Scumble, and Switch "The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"
"This is a beautifully written book that will tug at the heart strings of readers. The writing is lyrical and rich with imagery...This is a worthwhile addition to library shelves."--Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy, Scumble, and Switch "School Library Connection"
A whimsical, heartwarming, multilayered story about finding grace enough to accept the flaws in those we love and courage enough to act from our most deeply held beliefs.--Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy, Scumble, and Switch "Kirkus Reviews"
This moving and emotional coming-of-age story tackles themes of racism, friendship, and growing up. . . . An absorbing work of historical fiction.--Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy, Scumble, and Switch "School Library Journal"
Best for readers who like a wealth of plot and southern setting, as in Sheila Turnage's Three Times Lucky (2012).--Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy, Scumble, and Switch "Booklist Online"
"Insightful, humorous, and deeply moving."--Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy, Scumble, and Switch "The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"
"This is a beautifully written book that will tug at the heart strings of readers. The writing is lyrical and rich with imagery...This is a worthwhile addition to library shelves."--Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy, Scumble, and Switch "School Library Connection"
