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Gather | Kenneth M. Cadow
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A 2023 National Book Award Long List Selection A resourceful teenager in rural Vermont struggles to hold on to the family home while his mom recovers from addiction in this striking debut novel. Ian Gray isn't supposed to have a dog, but a lot of things that shouldn't happen end up happening anyway. And Gather, Ian's adopted pup, is good company now that Ian has to quit the basketball team, find a job, and take care of his mom as she tries to overcome her opioid addiction. Despite the obstacles thrown their way, Ian is determined to keep his family afloat no matter what it takes. And for a little while, things are looking up: Ian makes friends, and his fondness for the outdoors and for fixing things lands him work helping neighbors. But an unforeseen tragedy results in Ian and his dog taking off on the run, trying to evade a future that would mean leaving their house and their land. Even if the community comes together to help him, would Ian and Gather have a home to return to? Told in a wry, cautious first-person voice that meanders like a dog circling to be sure it's safe to lie down, Kenneth M. Cadow's resonant debut brings an emotional and ultimately hopeful story of one teen's resilience in the face of unthinkable hardships.
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Nebklvr
Gather | Kenneth M. Cadow
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Mehso-so

This story ebbs more than it flows. Only the protagonist is fleshed out.

Texreader ❤️🐈‍⬛ 8mo
RaeLovesToRead Oh haiii floofy 🥰🥰 8mo
Nebklvr @Texreader @RaeLovesToRead I am not sure Miss Destiny was appreciating the dog book but she IS partial to the treats I keep nearby. 8mo
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