Okay for Now: A National Book Award Winner (Hardcover)

from lilibrarian

Doug Swietek from the Wednesday Wars is back. His father is fired from his job, and moves to upstate Marysville to work. Doug and his brother Chris find themselves earmarked by the local people as troublemakers. Doug finds some friends and supporters who help him through rough times with his fami...

from TheLostEntwife

There are times I question why I read middle-grade and YA books. If I read too many of them I feel as if I'm not getting enough "serious" literature in, or that I'm not challenging my brain enough or.. you know, all the little excuses why reading fluffy, fun, imaginative stories are not good for ...

from AgneJakubauskaite

WHAT IT IS ABOUT: "Okay for Now" by Gary Schmidt is a heartwarming young adult historical novel centered around eighth grader Douglas Swieteck. After Doug's abusive father loses his job, the whole family moves to Marysville in upstate New York. In the new town, Doug's older brother is accused of ...

from ewyatt

I'm still drying my eyes after finishing this book. G. Schmidt can craft a touching story! Doug is a kid trapped in a tough situation, labeled a thug because of his older brother's reputation and walking on eggshells at home because of his abusive father. Doug somehow manages to find his way in t...

from Whisper1

BOOK #100 Okay For Now by Gary D. Schmidt I find that when a book has a heartfelt impact on me, it is most difficult to write a review that would do the story justice. I'm about to try to tell you why this is the best book I've read this year, and in a number of years! This is written by one of m...