What Comes Next
What Comes Next by Rob Buyea is a stand-alone middle-grade novel published by Random House Children’s Books on June 8, 2021. This 192-page book follows twelve-year-old Thea, who is grappling with the loss of her best friend, Charlie, after a tragic accident. As her family relocates to a new town in search of a fresh start, Thea struggles with her grief and has become mute, feeling as though they are running away from her pain.
In this story, Thea’s journey toward healing begins when she encounters Jack-Jack, a rescue puppy who helps her navigate her emotions and forge new connections. Through her bond with Jack-Jack, Thea learns to open up to the possibility of friendship and forgiveness. The narrative explores themes of grief, social dynamics, and the transformative power of companionship, making it a poignant read for those interested in juvenile fiction that addresses social themes and the complexities of loss.
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From the beloved author of the MR. TERUPT and PERFECT SCORE series comes this stand-alone middle-grade novel about a girl who is dealing with the tragic loss of her best friend, and the dog that helps her forge new friendships and find happiness once again.
Twelve-year-old Thea and her family are moving to a new town for a fresh start–her parents’ bright idea. To Thea, it feels like running away. She lost her best friend, Charlie, in a tragic accident, and in the painful aftermath, she has gone mute. Her two younger sisters, however, are excited about moving, especially after their dad promises that the family will get a rescue puppy. This doesn’t change Thea’s mind, though, until Jack-Jack bounds into her life and makes it clear that he is no ordinary dog. As she bonds with Jack-Jack, and as the dog’s mischievous ways steer her toward someone she can confide in, Thea opens up to the possibility of new friendships and forgiveness, and comes to believe in what cannot be fully explained.
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