Now a
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year!
"At a time when young adult literature is actively picking away at the stigma of mental illness, Whaley carves off a healthy chunk with style, sensitivity and humor. . . . ELECTRIFYING."--
The New York Times Book Review "Tender and funny."--
People Magazine, Summer's Best Books of 2016
"Raw, funny, and unforgettable."--
Buzzfeed "A charming, heartwarming, and profound affirmation of the importance of connection."--
The Huffington Post "John Corey Whaley has never disappointed us before, and he carries on that tradition with his funny, heartfelt, and oh-so-JCW-style
Highly Illogical Behavior."--
Bustle *"Solomon's descriptions of his anxiety are achingly real..Readers will easily come to care about these bright, wonderfully nerdy, flawed characters."--
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Printz Award-winner Whaley (
Where Things Come Back) again tackles heavy, heady topics with a light touch, populating his perceptive and quick-witted story with endearing, believably flawed teens."--
Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The alternating narratives capture the perspective of the bright, witty, and decidedly quirky protagonists...A logical choice for Whaley's fans, Trekkies, and sensitive readers of all stripes."--
School Library Journal, starred review
Praise for
Noggin Noggin was a 2014 National Book Award Finalist, a 2015 Indies Choice Young Adult Honor book, and a
Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2014!
"
Noggin--outlandish as it is--has such wonderful resonance."--
The New York Times "You can practically feel this book's big, beautiful heart beating in your hands."--Matthew Quick,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Silver Linings Playbook "A winner of a book."--A.S. King, author of
Ask the Passengers and
Reality Boy
"
Noggin is everything a great book should be."--Andrew Smith, author of
Grasshopper Jungle
"The voice of Travis Coates is like the voice of Holden Caulfield--iconic and ageless."--Holly Goldberg Sloan,
New York Times bestselling author of
Counting By 7s
*"A tour de force of imagination and empathy."--
Booklist, starred review
*"Will resonate with teens who feel the same frustration at being treated like kids and told to act like adults." --
Publishers Weekly, starred review
*"This insightful story explores the challenges of intimate relationships and managing expectations." --
Shelf Awareness, starred review
Praise for
Where Things Come Back Where Things Come Back was a Printz Award winner, Morris Award winner, a
Time Best Young Adult Book of All Time, and a
Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2011!
"Beautifully and carefully wrought, this is a very fine book."--Jenny Han,
New York Times bestselling author of
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
"Every now and then a book rises to the top.
Where Things Come Back soars."--Ellen Hopkins,
New York Times bestselling author of the Crank Trilogy
"Beautifully written and wholly original."--Ruta Sepetys,
New York Times bestselling author of
Between Shades of Grey
"It's a good story told remarkably well."--Maggie Stiefvater,
New York Times bestselling author of the Raven Boys series
* "In this darkly humorous debut, Whaley weaves two stories into a taut and well-constructed thriller."--
Publishers Weekly, starred review