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The Space Between

"Outstanding and unforgettable with its realistic dialogue and undeniably authentic characterization, [The Space Between] ... will leave a lasting impression on its readers."
Atlantic Books Today
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"Immensely powerful, and ranging from comical to heartbreaking, the narration in [The Space Between] is intimate, detailed and profound.... The novel is a journey, and one which will reward and keep readers thinking about it long after they've turned the last page. Highly recommended."
CM Magazine

SYNOPSIS

Almost eighteen and still a virgin, Jace has only one one thing on his mind. Luckily, he'll be spending his birthday at a Mexican resort, where beaches draped with golden girls should increase his odds of success. On the other hand, vacationing with his mother, aunt, and nine-year-old autistic brother threatens to kill that bet. Then he meets Kate, who might be just the person to help him, and Connor, God's gift to women, who could share some pointers if he weren't such a jerk. But making "it" happen is harder than Jace realizes. As both old and new secrets rise to the surface, he must navigate the space between the lies that keep everyone afloat and the truth that could drag all of them under.
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RECOGNITION

  • Winner of the 2008 Canadian Library Association Honour Book Award
  • Nominated for the 2008 Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book of the Year Award
  • Nominated for the 2008 Ontario Library Association White Pine Award
  • Received a starred selection in the Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids and Teens
recommendations of five other novels that feature young adults grappling with loss
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