I Wish You All the Best
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2019 · Est. 8 hour read

I Wish You All the Best

By Mason Deaver

Thrown out for being nonbinary, Ben seeks hope and love in a new life.

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329 pages· 86,687 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Ben De Backer, rejected by their parents for being nonbinary, moves in with an estranged sister to finish high school. Struggling with anxiety, Ben tries to stay invisible until Nathan, a charismatic classmate, befriends them. As their bond deepens, Ben faces the possibility of love and a fresh start. Can Ben find happiness amidst heartbreak and adversity?

From the publisher

Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, Mason Deaver’s stunning debut will rip your heart out before showing you how to heal from tragedy and celebrate life in the process.”Heartfelt, romantic, and quietly groundbreaking. This book will save lives.” – Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaIt’s just three words: I am nonbinary. But that’s all it takes to change everything.When Ben De Backer comes out to their parents as nonbinary, they’re thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister, Hannah, and her husband, Thomas, whom Ben has never even met. Struggling with an anxiety disorder compounded by their parents’ rejection, they come out only to Hannah, Thomas, and their therapist and try to keep a low profile in a new school.But Ben’s attempts to survive the last half of senior year unnoticed are thwarted when Nathan Allan, a funny and charismatic student, decides to take Ben under his wing. As Ben and Nathan’s friendship grows, their feelings for each other begin to change, and what started as a disastrous turn of events looks like it might just be a chance to start a happier new life.At turns heartbreaking and joyous, I Wish You All the Best is both a celebration of life, friendship, and love, and a shining example of hope in the face of adversity.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
329
Words
86,687
Reading age
14–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
HL570L
Themes & topics
Books about loveBooks about schoolBooks about LGBTQBooks about social themesBooks about depression and mental illness
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~O
AR points
12
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
506979
Publication
Published
May 14, 2019
Publisher
Push
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338306125

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