Carter Jones is astonished early one morning when he finds a real English butler, complete with bowler hat, on the doorstep - and he's here to stay. The new novel from the award-winning author of Orbiting Jupiter.
Gary D. Schmidt is an American children's writer of nonfiction books and young adult novels, including two Newbery Honor books and one Printz Honor award. He lives on a farm in Michigan and has six children. He is a Professor of English at Calvin College.
"Schmidt effortlessly fuses humor and tragedy"
*New York Times Book Review*
"Wonderfully impressive and layered"
*Kirkus*
"A rich and nuanced middle grade novel that will appeal to readers
who feel a little on the outskirts"
*School Library Journal*
"His engaging narrative leads readers through a broad range of
emotions in this beautifully written, often amusing, and ultimately
moving novel"
*Booklist*
"Schmidt fuses pathos and humor in this adroitly layered novel"
*Publishers Weekly*
"Deft use of comedic scenes and Schmidt’s trademark use of
narrator-provided snark give the story the levity it needs to
counteract the surprising number of tears readers are likely to
shed. [Written] with remarkable finesse"
*Horn Book*
"Suffused with the same warmth, compassion and originality of the
author’s stunning debut, Orbiting Jupiter, this funny, moving
middle grade novel is a true treasure with broad appeal and rich
rewards."
*LoveReading4Kids*
"Gary D. Schmidt has written a tender story of masculinity and
companionship... Beautifully paced the book demonstrates to us all
the importance of making good decisions, and of remembering who we
are and who we love."
*Books for Keeps*
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