A Long Way from Home

Laura Schaefer

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English

Miscellaneous
04 January 2023

Science fiction (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues; Personal & social issues: disability & special needs (Children's&YA); Young Adult Science Fiction; Kids

"Twelve-year-old Abby has a lot to worry about: Climate change. The news. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. And now moving to Florida for her mom's new job at an aerospace company.

On the Space Coast, Abby meets two boys, Adam and Bix, who tell her they're ""a long way from home"" and need her help. Abby discovers they're from the future, from a time when all the problems of the 21st century have been solved. Thrilled, Abby strikes a deal with them: She'll help them--if they let her come to the future with them. But soon Abby is forced to question her attachment to a perfect future and her complicated feelings about the present."

By: Laura Schaefer
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 193mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781728416700
ISBN 10: 1728416701
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 04 January 2023
Recommended Age: From 10 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Laura Schaefer is the author of The Teashop Girls, The Secret Ingredient, and Littler Women: A Modern Retelling. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Laura currently lives in Windermere, Florida, with her husband and daughter, where she enjoys visiting theme parks and watching rocket launches from her front yard. Visit her online at lauraschaeferwriter.com and twitter.com/teashopgirl.

Reviews for A Long Way from Home

A blend of fantasy, science fiction, and coming-of-age, Laura Schaefer's smart middle-grade novel is A Wrinkle in Time for the modern day. From the first gripping page to the clever twist at the end, A Long Way from Home is sure to delight both avid and reluctant readers of all ages. You won't want to miss this remarkable book. --Karen McQuestion, author of The Watchful Woods series -- Other Print (5/1/2022 12:00:00 AM) Funny, fact-filled, and philosophical. This is an inspiring story for any kid who has been forced to move--to a new school, a new state, or a new point on the space-time continuum.--Edward Bloor, author of Tangerine and Taken -- Other Print (5/1/2022 12:00:00 AM)