Lee Gjertsen Malone
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The Last Boy at St. Edith’s (Wednesday Books, 2020)
Camp Shady Crook (Forthcoming from Aladdin May 2019)
For THE LAST BOY AT ST. EDITH’S
“This is a funny, emotional book that will quickly become a favorite to many a reader, regardless of age. Sweet, funny, exciting—a spectacular debut.”
—Kirkus, Starred Review!
“Malone’s debut is a sweet, candid novel about fitting in, messing up, and making amends.”
“Humor mixes with more serious issues in this clever debut.”
“Jeremy, tired of sticking out as the only boy at an all-girls school, is suddenly desperate to find a balanced coed environment. Because he cannot easily transfer to another school, Jeremy devises a plan to pull off a series of pranks in the hope of his expulsion. He enlists the help of his rebellious friend, Claudia, and the unwitting assistance of his former best friend, Emily. The pranks are intended to be harmless, but soon his older sister is blamed for one, and a classmate has an asthma attack as the result of another. Jeremy is forced to rethink his methods and his desire to leave St. Edith’s. Meanwhile, Claudia proves her worth, and Jeremy comes to a better understanding of his relationship with Emily. His thoughtful choice is a worthwhile lesson about friendships for any reader. This is an enjoyable, straightforward tale that will have readers sympathizing with Jeremy’s journey of struggling with individuality, to embracing it.”
—School Library Connection
Reviews to come
- For THE LAST BOY AT ST. EDITH’S
- For CAMP SHADY CROOK
- Book #1 — One of Amazon’s Best Book of the Month (March, 2016)
- Book #1 — Finalist for the 2018 Nutmeg Award
- Book #1 — Finalist for the 2018 Sakura Medal
- World rights (#1-2) sold to Aladdin
Date: 05/10/2019