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The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother)

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May 10, 2022 | ISBN 9781984848628 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother)

    New York Times bestselling author David Levithan takes young readers on twisting journey through truth, reality, and fantasy and belief.

    Aidan disappeared for six days. And just as suddenly as he vanished, Aidan reappears. Where has he been? The story he tells is simply. . . impossible. But it’s the story Aidan is sticking to.
         His brother, Lucas, wants to believe him. But Lucas is aware of what other people, including their parents, are saying: that Aidan is making it all up to disguise the fact that he ran away.
         The kids in school taunt him, but still Aidan clings to his story as Lucas becomes more concerned. Being on Aidan’s side would mean believing in the impossible. But how can you believe in the impossible when everything and everybody is telling you not to?

    About The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother)

    New York Times bestselling author David Levithan takes young readers on twisting journey through truth, reality, and fantasy and belief.

    Aidan disappeared for six days. Six agonizing days of searches and police and questions and constant vigils. Then, just as suddenly as he vanished, Aidan reappears. Where has he been? The story he tells is simply. . . impossible. But it’s the story Aidan is sticking to.

    His brother, Lucas, wants to believe him. But Lucas is aware of what other people, including their parents, are saying: that Aidan is making it all up to disguise the fact that he ran away.

    When the kids in school hear Aidan’s story, they taunt him. But still Aidan clings to his story. And as he becomes more of an outcast, Lucas becomes more and more concerned. Being on Aidan’s side would mean believing in the impossible. But how can you believe in the impossible when everything and everybody is telling you not to?

    About The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother)

    New York Times bestselling author David Levithan takes young readers on twisting journey through truth, reality, and fantasy and belief.

    Aidan disappeared for six days. Six agonizing days of searches and police and questions and constant vigils. Then, just as suddenly as he vanished, Aidan reappears. Where has he been? The story he tells is simply. . . impossible. But it’s the story Aidan is sticking to.

    His brother, Lucas, wants to believe him. But Lucas is aware of what other people, including their parents, are saying: that Aidan is making it all up to disguise the fact that he ran away.

    When the kids in school hear Aidan’s story, they taunt him. But still Aidan clings to his story. And as he becomes more of an outcast, Lucas becomes more and more concerned. Being on Aidan’s side would mean believing in the impossible. But how can you believe in the impossible when everything and everybody is telling you not to?

    About The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother)

    New York Times bestselling author David Levithan takes young readers on twisting journey through truth, reality, and fantasy and belief.

    Aidan disappeared for six days. Six agonizing days of searches and police and questions and constant vigils. Then, just as suddenly as he vanished, Aidan reappears. Where has he been? The story he tells is simply. . . impossible. But it’s the story Aidan is sticking to.

    His brother, Lucas, wants to believe him. But Lucas is aware of what other people, including their parents, are saying: that Aidan is making it all up to disguise the fact that he ran away.

    When the kids in school hear Aidan’s story, they taunt him. But still Aidan clings to his story. And as he becomes more of an outcast, Lucas becomes more and more concerned. Being on Aidan’s side would mean believing in the impossible. But how can you believe in the impossible when everything and everybody is telling you not to?

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    About David Levithan

    When not writing during spare hours on weekends, David Levithan is editorial director at Scholastic and the founding editor of the PUSH imprint, which is devoted to finding new voices and new authors in teen literature. His acclaimed novels Boy Meets… More about David Levithan

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    About David Levithan

    When not writing during spare hours on weekends, David Levithan is editorial director at Scholastic and the founding editor of the PUSH imprint, which is devoted to finding new voices and new authors in teen literature. His acclaimed novels Boy Meets… More about David Levithan

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    When not writing during spare hours on weekends, David Levithan is editorial director at Scholastic and the founding editor of the PUSH imprint, which is devoted to finding new voices and new authors in teen literature. His acclaimed novels Boy Meets… More about David Levithan

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    May 10, 2022 | 224 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984848628

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Feb 02, 2021 | 224 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984848598

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Feb 02, 2021 | 224 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984848611

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $20.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Feb 02, 2021 | 235 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9781984885517
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    Praise

    “A well-paced story about the collision of realities in the vein of Laura E. Weymouth and Seanan McGuire.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review 

    “[A] superb story…. Levithan’s first book for middle-grade readers is an unqualified success.” –Booklist, starred review

    “Engaging…. the matter-of-fact inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters is noteworthy. A thought-provoking title for sophisticated readers.” –Kirkus Reviews

    “A stellar novel that deftly examines the uncomfortable reality that not everything has a satisfying answer. For example, sometimes people go away and we’re lucky if they come back, and we may be better off focusing less on where they’ve been but on the fact that they’ve returned.” –The Bulletin

    “An insightful story, with echoes of Narnia, that will appeal to thoughtful and sophisticated readers.” —School Library Journal

    Awards

    Hawaii Nene Award NOMINEE 2022

    Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Catalog AWARD 2022

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