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THE OTHER SIDE OF INFINITY
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the other side of infinity

“A gorgeous, moving, and intricately told story about friendship, love, and loss. Smith weaves a poignant and touching narrative about the trajectory of life, of things unknown and known, and readers will relish the stories of December and Nick.” Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and You’d Be Home Now

“A magnificent, wise, gorgeous exploration of love, friendship, and loss. Smith is an exceptionally gifted writer. A must-read.” relish the stories of December and Nick.” —Liz Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of The Agathas, The Night in Question & The Lucky Ones

“The Other Side of Infinity possesses everything I love best about YA literature. A fresh, whirlwind premise meets creative storytelling, and two of the most well-drawn, compelling characters I’ve ever read. Nick and December are simply unforgettable. —Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide To Tea and Tomorrow

“Nobody can break your heart quite like Joan F. Smith does. Achingly beautiful, I knew this would end in tears but I could not stop reading.” —Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties

 

Praise for THE HALF-ORPHAN'S HANDBOOK

cover of the half-orphan's handbook“A tender, honest exploration of finding a way through the impossible.” —Kirkus

“This debut novel’s believable characters make plain that suffering the loss of a loved one while young is difficult, and common.” —School Library Journal

“The Half-Orphan’s Handbook is a masterclass in prose and character. Laugh and cry along with Lila and Noah as they navigate the complex space between tragedy and hope. Moving. Important. Beautiful.” —Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow

“A beautifully written, funny, heart brimming story about a young woman’s tragic loss, the hard work and grace of healing and the irrepressible force of love.” —Francisco X. Stork, award-winning author of The Memory of Light

Out NOW from Macmillan

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