Kat Spears Bücher

Jesse erledigt alles – für Geld! Drogen verticken, Prüfungen fälschen, Losern zu einem Date verhelfen, alles kein Problem. Der Rest ist irrelevant. Denn Jesses Mutter ist tot, sein Vater eine Null und die Welt ein Ort, an dem man sich besser nicht zu viele Gedanken macht. Als der Footballkapitän und ausgemachte Idiot Ken Jesse 200 Dollar bietet, damit er ihn mit der engelsgleichen Bridget verkuppelt, stimmt also der Preis. Doch der Auftrag ist heikel: Jesse muss sich ins Altersheim schmuggeln, einen Opa »borgen « und sich auch noch mit Bridgets behindertem Bruder Pete anfreunden, um einen Blick hinter die perfekte Fassade dieses Mädchens zu erhaschen. Was dabei herauskommt? Bridget ist tatsächlich perfekt und Jesse hoffnungslos in sie verliebt …

Richmond's historical narrative encompasses significant events from early English exploration to its role as the Confederate capital during the Civil War. The book delves into both well-known landmarks and hidden gems that reflect the city's rich heritage. Utilizing the Library of Virginia's extensive collection of historic prints, photographs, and documents, it highlights the social and cultural significance of these sites, offering insights into the pride they instill in locals and their importance in the broader context of American history.

“In this necessary tale grappling with some of the prickly parts of life—mental health, loss, friendship—Spears proves once again that she's a master, not just of the teenage voice, but also of carefully crafting stories with both heart and teeth. Stories that bond themselves to readers and live with them—in them—far after the last page.” —Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of Stamped and Long Way Down A teen confronts his feelings about his father’s death, his new family, and the girl next door in this emotional young adult novel from critically-acclaimed author Kat Spears Dane Riley’s grasp on reality is slipping, and he’s not sure that he cares. While his mother has moved on after his father’s death, Dane desperately misses the man who made Dane feel okay to be himself. He can’t stand his mother’s boyfriend, or the boyfriend’s son, whose favorite pastime is tormenting Dane. Then there’s the girl next door: Dane can’t quite define their relationship, and he doesn’t know if he’s got the courage to leave the friend zone. An emotional novel about mental health, and dealing with grief and growing up, The Tragedy of Dane Riley is the story of a teenager looking to make sense of his feelings in the wake of tragedy, and finding the strength he needs to make life worth living.