A seventeen-year-old boy has one week in the aftermath of a disastrous prank to prove to the authorities, and to himself, that he's not a worthless jerk who belongs in jail.
Tyler James Smith attended Western Michigan University and after a stint as a mailman, is now an aide in the Chicago Public Schools. Unstoppable Moses is Tyler's debut novel. Find him on Twitter at @SethTrimly.
New York Times New and Noteworthy Book "A deftly crafted and
inherently riveting read from first page to last, Unstoppable Moses
by Tyler James Smith is an extraordinary and unreservedly
recommended addition to school and community libraries." --Midwest
Book Review "Unstoppable Moses is radiant; one of those rare debut
novels that shines with humor, love, compassion, and hope, with a
cast of unforgettable characters that jump off the pages and into
your heart." --Andrew Smith, author of Grasshopper Jungle
"When people say reading makes us more empathetic, they are talking
about books like Unstoppable Moses. A lyrical, hilarious,
so-real-it-hurts debut that reminds us all just how much we have to
lose, and why it's important to never give up. I'm so happy this
book is in the world." --Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, author of The Smell
of Other People's Houses "In this highly introspective debut novel
set during the aftermath of a prank gone terribly wrong, Smith
persuasively and empathically portrays Moses's conflicting emotions
as he comes to terms with a traumatic event. This
thought-provoking, gut-wrenching novel presents human nature as it
is instead of as it should be." --Publishers Weekly "Perfect for
high school students who love John Green and Jesse Andrews."
--School Library Journal
"Smith's style is reminiscent of John Green's oeuvre. Balances the
characters' tragic stories with offbeat humor and deftly timed pop
culture references...an enjoyable read for any fan of contemporary
YA fiction." --ALA Booklist "A Midwestern teen struggles with loss,
guilt, and finding his place in the world without his best friend
in this character-driven novel...Smith weaves between past and
present, exploring growth and personal relationships in this
emotional debut." --Kirkus Reviews
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