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Just like that / Gary D. Schmidt.
"Following the death of her closest friend in summer 1968, Meryl Lee Kowalski goes off to St. Elene's Preparatory Academy for Girls, where she struggles to navigate the venerable boarding school's traditions and a social structure heavily weighted toward students from wealthy backgrounds. In a parallel story, Matt Coffin has wound up on the Maine coast near St. Elene's with a pillowcase full of money lifted from the leader of a criminal gang" -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780544084773
- ISBN: 0544084772
- ISBN: 9780358697206
- ISBN: 0358697204
- Physical Description: 387 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York : Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Publisher, publication date, and paging may vary. |
| Target Audience Note: | 10+ years. Young adult. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG+ 5.9 15 510307. |
| Awards Note: | Truman Readers Award nominee 2023-2024. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Grief > Juvenile fiction. Boarding schools > Juvenile fiction. Schools > Juvenile fiction. Gangs > Juvenile fiction. Maine > History > 20th century > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. Missouri Truman Readers. |
Available copies
- 70 of 75 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 9 of 10 copies available at Cass County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 75 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County Library-Archie | J SCH 2021 (Text) | 0002205546787 | Juvenile Award | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Archie | J SCH 2021 (Text) | 0002205860055 | Juvenile Award | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Bookmobile | J SCH 2021 (Text) | 0002205860063 | Juvenile Award | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Drexel | J SCH 2021 (Text) | 0002205860071 | Juvenile Award | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Garden City | J SCH 2021 (Text) | 0002205860089 | Juvenile Award | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Harrisonville | J SCH 2021 (Text) | 0002205546753 | Young Adult Award | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Harrisonville | J SCH 2021 (Text) | 0002205860097 | Young Adult Award | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center | J SCH 2021 (Text) | 0002205546761 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center | J SCH 2021 (Text) | 0002205860105 | Juvenile Fiction | Checked out | 04/29/2024 |
| Cass County Library-Pleasant Hill | J SCH 2021 (Text) | 0002205546779 | Juvenile Award | Available | - |
Just Like That
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Summary
Just Like That
In this unforgettable, gently humorous novel, New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt tells two poignant, linked stories: that of a grieving girl and a boy trying to escape his violent past. Meryl Lee Kowalski is sent to a girls' boarding school in fall 1968 to move on from her grief over a close friend's death. Matt Coffin is on the run from a criminal gang, afraid that anyone he cares about is at risk. When their paths cross, the pair's connection begins to shape each of their lives. As their loneliness is gradually replaced by friendship, Meryl Lee finds unexpected allies and a sense of purpose, while Matt finds a new family and hope for the future. This riveting novel is Wednesday Wars author Gary D. Schmidt at his best, weaving in powerful themes and raising tears and laughter in equal measure. "Set in 1968, Just Like That is part of an outstanding series that began with Newbery Honor recipient The Wednesday Wars and continued in Okay for Now, a finalist for the National Book Award. While each book can be read separately, overlapping characters and themes enrich each other in understated and often profound ways." (BookPage starred review)
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