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The Sidekicks is a thoughtful, character-driven novel about three teenage boys grieving the unexpected death of their best friend. While the central theme of death and bereavement is heavy, the book handles grief with maturity and ultimately emphasizes connection, self-discovery, and healing. The language is occasionally crude, and there are minor references to teenage behaviors, but nothing graphic. This is a meaningful read for early teens dealing with loss or exploring deeper friendships.
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Ryan, Harley and Miles are very different people—the swimmer, the rebel and the nerd. All they’ve ever had in common is Isaac, their shared best friend. When Isaac dies unexpectedly, the three boys must come to terms with their grief and the impact Isaac had on each of their lives. In his absence, Ryan, Harley and Mile... Ryan, Harley and Miles are very different people—the swimmer, the rebel and the nerd. All they’ve ever had in common is Isaac, their shared best friend. When Isaac dies unexpectedly, the three boys must come to terms with their grief and the impact Isaac had on each of their lives. In his absence, Ryan, Harley and Miles discover things about one another they never saw before, and realize there may be more tying them together than just Isaac. In this intricately woven story told in three parts, award-winning Australian author Will Kostakis makes his American debut with a heartwarming, masterfully written novel about grief, self-discovery and the connections that tie us all together.
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- Young Adult Fiction
- Best friends
- Death
- Friendship
- Bereavement
- Fiction
- Fiction, general
- Friendship, fiction
- Children's fiction
- Adolescence, fiction
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ISBN 9781488027833 · Harlequin