# Just Like That - Hardcover

by **Gary D. Schmidt** (Author)

**In this unforgettable, gently humorous novel, _New York Times_ bestselling, award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt tells two poignant, linked stories: that of a grieving girl and a boy trying to escape his violent past.**

Meryl Lee Kowalski is sent to a girls' boarding school in fall 1968 to move on from her grief over a close friend's death. Matt Coffin is on the run from a criminal gang, afraid that anyone he cares about is at risk. When their paths cross, the pair's connection begins to shape each of their lives. As their loneliness is gradually replaced by friendship, Meryl Lee finds unexpected allies and a sense of purpose, while Matt finds a new family and hope for the future.

This riveting novel is _Wednesday Wars_ author Gary D. Schmidt at his best, weaving in powerful themes and raising tears and laughter in equal measure.

**"Set in 1968, _Just Like That_ is part of an outstanding series that began with Newbery Honor recipient _The Wednesday Wars_ and continued in _Okay for Now_, a finalist for the National Book Award. While each book can be read separately, overlapping characters and themes enrich each other in understated and often profound ways." (_BookPage_ starred review)**

### Author Biography

**Gary D. Schmidt** is the best-selling author of _Pay Attention, Carter Jones;_ _Orbiting Jupiter;_ the Newbery Honor and Printz Honor book _Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy;_ the Newbery Honor book _The Wednesday Wars;_ and _Okay for Now_. He is a professor of English at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. hmhbooks.com/schmidt

**Number of Pages:** 400

**Dimensions:** 1.5 x 8.6 x 5.8 IN

**Publication Date:** January 05, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Just Like That

**Interest Level:** Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up

**Reading Level:** 5.9

**Point Value:** 15

## Details

- **Price:** 16.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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