The Ethan I Was Before
The Ethan I Was Before by Ali Standish is a poignant middle grade novel published by HarperCollins on January 24, 2017. This first edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Ethan, who grapples with the aftermath of a tragic accident that claimed his best friend, Kacey. Relocating from Boston to the small town of Palm Knot, Georgia, Ethan encounters new possibilities and friendships that challenge his grief and emotional turmoil.
In Palm Knot, Ethan meets Coralee, a vibrant girl with her own secrets, and their friendship becomes a central focus of the narrative. The book explores themes of friendship, grief, and the complexities of emotions as both characters navigate their hidden struggles. Readers will find a story rich in social themes, reflecting on death, bereavement, and the journey toward healing and forgiveness. This edition invites readers to engage with Ethan’s journey of self-discovery and the hope that emerges from unexpected connections.
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“Readers will be riveted.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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.
Don’t miss Ali Standish’s captivating new novel, August Isle, hitting shelves Winter 2019!
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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