{"product_id":"you-owe-me-one-universe-thanks-a-lot-universe-2-9781419766862","title":"You Owe Me One, Universe (Thanks a Lot, Universe #2)","description":"\u003cb\u003eBrian and Ezra's story continues in the moving sequel to \u003ci\u003eThanks a Lot, Universe\u003c\/i\u003e, which \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Nic Stone called \"a glorious ode to the beauty of preteen friendship.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Earnest, heartfelt, and full of humor, Chad Lucas's \u003ci\u003eYou Owe Me One, Universe\u003c\/i\u003e explores the nuances and complications of middle school relationships--and shows how sometimes the smallest acts of caring can be the ones that matter most. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Brian knows that anxiety and depression aren't things that are magically fixed overnight, but he still doesn't understand why it's all hitting him so hard right now. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sure, his dad is still in prison and middle school is still stressful, but he's seeing a therapist, he's got good friends, and he's doing really well on the basketball team. He should be fine, so why does he feel too tired to get out of bed some days? And why does he turn into \"Cursed Monster Brian\" and snap whenever someone asks him what's wrong? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ezra is trying his best to look out for Brian, but he's not sure that he's actually helping. Sure, they're still best friends, but as Ezra starts preparing for the talent show, he also starts talking with Victor--the kid who relentlessly bullied Brian last year. It seems like Victor's changed, and whenever he and Ezra hang out and make music together, Ezra's stomach feels a little bit swoopy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But even if he likes making music and talking with Victor, he still feels like he's betraying his best friend whenever they're together. And he worries that he's falling for another boy who won't return his feelings . . . \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChad Lucas\u003c\/b\u003e has been in love with words since he attempted his first novel on a typewriter in the sixth grade. He has worked as a newspaper reporter, communications advisor, freelance writer, part-time journalism instructor, and parenting columnist. His debut novel, \u003ci\u003eThanks a Lot, Universe\u003c\/i\u003e, was called \"tenderhearted and bold\" in a starred review from \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews. \u003c\/i\u003eA proud descendant of the historic African Nova Scotian community of Lucasville, he lives with his family near Halifax, Nova Scotia. He enjoys coaching basketball and is rarely far from a cup of tea.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50599893008658,"sku":"9781419766862","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c177f52d-b038-4714-a24c-f58da69d2468.jpg?v=1759226017","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/you-owe-me-one-universe-thanks-a-lot-universe-2-9781419766862","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}