'Blending Steinbeck and Star Wars, this debut novel with a touch of magical realism leads two teens on a weekend road trip to fulfill a secret mission.'Going's latest (after The Garden of Eve) is full of comic moments featuring 'Aunt' Pete's glam-rock band buddies and Liam's relentless blunders, as well as his uncommon fashion expertise ('You're like a fashion Einstein,' gushes one of Pete's friends). THE PULL OF GRAVITY by Gae Polisner Kirkus Book Reviews “The Pull of Gravity is a clever, masterfully told tale of loyalty and redemption that will pull you in and hook you 'til the last page.” -Chris Crutcher, author of Deadline Polisner is an author to watch.” -Mary E. “The Pull of Gravity is the whole package-realistic, quirky, fun, and weepy. “Gae Polisner writes with fluidity and grace. The Pull of Gravity will draw you in and keep you thinking long after you've closed the book.” -K. Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World “Part love story, part adventure story, funny and serious, The Pull of Gravity is a delightful read.” -Francisco X. I love that they find it mostly in each other.” -Lynne Rae Perkins, Newbery Medal–winning author of As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth And I love the unlikely places where they find it: Yoda.

I love how they yearn for something beautiful, warm, and true to lift them from the lousy, sad absurdity of their circumstances. “Scooter, Nick, and Jaycee are real, and they're funny.

Pulls the heart in all the right places.” -Kirkus Reviews “Although the teens' best laid plans go oft awry, they discover that the force of the universe is with them-or at least friendship, family and romance. “The very sentimentalism of the situation, the quest nature of the plot, and the quirkiness of the characters will appeal to many young readers.” -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books “ is a writer young adult readers will surely want to hear more from.”. and the plot zips along, championing strength in adversity.” -School Library Journal There is a great deal to enjoy throughout, and literary kids will surely enjoy a subplot involving John Steinbeck.” -Booklist “Polisner's first novel begins with a bang and ends with another. “What summer reading list is complete without a road-trip novel? Especially one that extols the virtues of reading sad books and contains the sentence: ‘Parents are such idiots.' ” -Newsday “The very sentimentalism of the situation, the quest nature of the plot, and the quirkiness of the characters will appeal to many young readers.” -BCCB

King of the Screwups by K.L. Going