The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky
$28.01
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
10 December 2024
Summary
Perfect for fans of Mark Oshiro and Adam Silvera comes a fiercely funny and hopeful story of one boy’s attempts to keep everything under control while life has other plans.
Ever since cancer invaded his adoptive mother’s life, Brett feels like he’s losing everything, most of all control. To cope, Brett fuels all of his anxieties into epic fantasies, including his intergalactic Kid Condor comic book series, which features food constellations and characters not unlike those in his own l…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250907714 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250907713 |
| Author: | Josh Galarza |
| Publisher: | Henry Holt & Company Inc |
| Imprint: | Henry Holt & Company Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 10 December 2024 |
| Weight: | 403g |
| Dimensions: | 219mm x 144mm x 28mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
A National Book Award Finalist
A Kids Indie Next List Selection
An Indies Introduce Selection
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
A Windows and Mirrors Shortlist Selection
“Brett’s quirky voice … tempers this funny yet bruising narrative about one teen’s experience with grief and disordered eating in which debut author Galarza carefully touches on issues surrounding underage drinking, body dysmorphia, and internalized anti-fatness.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review
“It cannot be overstated how important Brett’s story is for those who need to hear it, a possible lifeline for those in need of reassurance that their experiences aren’t as uncommon as they may think.” - School Library Journal, starred review
“A moving, funny story expressing the tenacious voice of a survivor.” - Kirkus Reviews
“The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky offers a raw yet relatable portrayal of a teen’s journey toward self-acceptance that balances humor and vulnerability to explore Brett’s internal battles with disordered eating and grief. Josh Galarza expertly crafts a moving and emotional story of one teen’s struggle with loss, identity, and body dysmorphia, while surrounded by a well-drawn cast of supporting characters, that is ultimately heartbreaking, uplifting, and not afraid to risk excess.” - National Book Award Committee
About The Author
Josh Galarza
Josh Galarza is a writer and printmaker from Nevada. His work has appeared in Folio and Always Lost: A Meditation on War, a literary art show that toured the United States. He currently lives in Richmond, Virginia, but the desert will always be home.
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