You Only Live Once, David Bravo
You Only Live Once by Mark Oshiro, published by HarperCollins Publishers on September 26, 2023, is a 384-page middle grade novel that follows the journey of David Bravo. As he navigates the challenges of middle school, David grapples with his identity and the complexities of being adopted. When an accident leads him to wish for a chance to redo his choices, he unexpectedly encounters Fea, a talking, shapeshifting dog who claims she can help him correct his timeline.
In this humorous and adventurous tale, readers will find David and Fea embarking on a quest through various timelines, each filled with unexpected revelations. The story delves into themes of family, heritage, and the impact of choices, set against a backdrop that resonates with young readers. With elements of biographical and historical fiction, You Only Live Once offers a unique exploration of identity and belonging, making it a relatable read for those interested in the experiences of boys and men, particularly within the Hispanic and Latino communities.
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From Mark Oshiro, award-winning author of The Insiders, this time-bending adventure is perfect for fans of Sal and Gabi Break the Universe and When You Reach Me.
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * An ALA Rainbow Book List Top 10 Selection
Middle school is the worst, especially for David Bravo. He doesn’t have a single class with his best (okay, only) friend, Antoine. He has to give a class presentation about his heritage, but he’s not sure how–or even if–he wants to explain to his new classmates that he’s adopted. After he injures Antoine in an accident at cross-country practice, he just wishes he could do it all over.
He doesn’t expect his wish to summon a talking, shapeshifting, annoying dog, Fea, who claims that a choice in David’s past actually did put him on the wrong timeline… and she can take him back to fix it.
But when their first try (and the second, and the third) is a total disaster, David and Fea are left scrambling through timeline after timeline–on a quest that may lead them to answers in the most unexpected places.
Coco meets Sliding Doors in this laugh-out-loud, heartwarming middle grade novel that explores how our choices make us who we are.
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