The Ethan I Was Before
The Ethan I Was Before by Ali Standish is a poignant middle grade novel published by HarperCollins on December 31, 2018. This reprint edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Ethan, a boy grappling with the aftermath of a tragic accident that took his best friend, Kacey. Relocating from Boston to the small town of Palm Knot, Georgia, Ethan encounters new possibilities and challenges as he navigates his grief and seeks connection.
In Palm Knot, Ethan meets Coralee, a vibrant girl with her own secrets, who may be the friend he needs to help him heal. The narrative explores themes of friendship, emotions, and the complexities of grief and bereavement. As Ethan and Coralee’s stories intertwine, they confront their pasts and the risks that come with revealing their hidden truths. This edition invites readers to engage with the emotional landscape of youth and the journey toward hope and forgiveness.
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“Readers will be riveted.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Now in paperback, The Ethan I Was Before is an award-winning story of love and loss, wonder and adventure, and ultimately of hope.
Lost in the Sun meets The Thing About Jellyfish in Ali Standish’s breathtaking debut. A poignant middle grade novel of friendship and forgiveness, this is a classic in the making.
Ethan had been many things. He was always ready for adventure and always willing to accept a dare, especially from his best friend, Kacey. But that was before. Before the accident that took Kacey from him. Before his family moved from Boston to the small town of Palm Knot, Georgia.
Palm Knot may be tiny, but it’s the home of possibility and second chances. It’s also home to Coralee, a girl with a big personality and even bigger stories. Coralee may be just the friend Ethan needs, except Ethan isn’t the only one with secrets. Coralee’s are catching up with her, and what she’s hiding might be putting both their lives at risk.
Okra Pick (Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance) * Indie Introduce Pick * Indie Next Pick * Goodreads Choice Award Semifinalist * Carnegie Medal Longlist Title * Southern Book Prize Longlist Title * A Bank Street Best Book of the Year * A Children’s Book Review Best Book of the Year * Georgia Children’s Book Award Nominee * Recipient of the North Carolina Young People’s Literature Award
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