Tell Me Three Things
Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum is a young adult novel published by Random House Children’s Books on March 14, 2017. This reprint edition spans 352 pages and is written in English. The story follows Jessie, a teenager grappling with the challenges of starting at a new prep school in Los Angeles after her mother’s death and her father’s unexpected remarriage. As she navigates her new life, Jessie receives an email from a mysterious figure known as Somebody/Nobody, who offers to help her adjust to the complexities of her new environment.
Readers will find a blend of humor and emotional depth as Jessie confronts her feelings of isolation and the intricacies of blended families and friendships. The narrative explores themes of loss, identity, and the search for connection in a tumultuous time. As Jessie leans on her enigmatic ally, the story unfolds with a mix of romance and mystery, inviting readers to ponder whether some secrets are better left undiscovered. This edition provides an engaging exploration of adolescent experiences and relationships, making it a relevant read for those interested in young adult fiction.
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A New York Times Bestseller
“Here are three things about this book: (1) It’s . . . funny and romantic; (2) the mystery at the heart of the story will keep you turning the pages; (3) I have a feeling you’ll be very happy you read it.” —Jennifer E. Smith, author of The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
With the perfect mix of comedy and tragedy, love and loss, and pain and elation, the characters in Julie Buxbaum’s Tell Me Three Things come to feel like old friends who make any day better. This YA novel is sure to appeal to fans of Rainbow Rowell, Jennifer Niven, and E. Lockhart.
Everything about Jessie is wrong. At least, that’s what it feels like during her first week of junior year at her new ultra-intimidating prep school in Los Angeles. It’s been barely two years since her mother’s death, and because her father eloped with a woman he met online, Jessie has been forced to move across the country to live with her stepmonster and her pretentious teenage son, and to start at a new school where she knows no one.
Just when she’s thinking about hightailing it back to Chicago, she gets an email from a person calling themselves Somebody/Nobody (SN for short), offering to help her navigate the wilds of Wood Valley High School. Is it an elaborate hoax? Or can she rely on SN for some much-needed help?
In a leap of faith—or an act of complete desperation—Jessie begins to rely on SN, and SN quickly becomes her lifeline and closest ally. Jessie can’t help wanting to meet SN in person. But are some mysteries better left unsolved?
More praise for TELL ME THREE THINGS
“Three Things about this novel: (1) I loved it. (2) No, really, I LOVED it. (3) I wish I could tell every teen to read it. Buxbaum’s book sounds, reads, breathes, worries, and soars like real adolescents do.” —Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Leaving Time and Off the Page
“The desire to find out whether Jessie’s real-life and virtual crushes are one and the same will keep [readers] turning the pages as quickly as possible.” —PW, Starred
“A heartfelt, wryly perceptive account of coming to terms with irrevocable loss when life itself means inevitable change.” —Kirkus
“Buxbaum’s debut is hard to put down because of its smooth and captivating text. The addition of virtual conversations through email and chatting adds to the exciting plot twist.” —SLJ
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