Gary D. Schmidt is the bestselling author of The Labors of Hercules Beal; Just Like That; National Book Award finalist Okay for Now; Pay Attention, Carter Jones; Orbiting Jupiter; the Newbery Honor and Printz Honor Book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy; and the Newbery Honor Book The Wednesday Wars. He is also a contributor to and coeditor, with Leah Henderson, of the acclaimed short story collection A Little Bit Super. He lives in rural Michigan.
"In his wry and sometimes gripping story of working through grief, Schmidt gives us glorious sunrises seen from the dunes -- where Hercules greets each day with a hello to his parents -- and a year in the life of a nursery." -- New York Times Book Review "Sharp and funny . . . this essential purchase will spark interest in classical mythology and encourage readers to reach out to -others in times of stress." -- School Library Journal (starred review)"Schmidt employs his signature narrative style, balancing scenes of humor and affecting gravity through Hercules's droll narration. A moving hero's journey." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"This memorable novel offers emotional honesty, wit, and a hard-won, heartening perspective." -- Booklist (starred review)"At once an epic journey toward self-discovery and a wonderfully entertaining yarn." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Schmidt's narrative keeps readers engaged with action [and] humor." -- Horn Book Magazine
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