You Owe Me One, Universe (Thanks a Lot, Universe #2) by Chad Lucas - ISBN: 9781419766879
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Middle school friendship, mental health, and navigating complicated feelings.

You Owe Me One, Universe (Thanks a Lot, Universe #2)

A Novel

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  • Paperback

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    5 December 2025

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Summary

Brian and Ezra’s story continues in the moving sequel to Thanks a Lot, Universe, which New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone called “a glorious ode to the beauty of preteen friendship”

Brian knows that anxiety and depression aren’t things that are magically fixed overnight, but he still doesn’t understand why it’s all hitting him so hard right now. Sure, his dad is still in prison and middle school is still stressful, but he’s seeing a therapist, h…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781419766879
ISBN-10:1419766872
Author:Chad Lucas
Publisher:Abrams
Imprint:Amulet Paperbacks
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:5 December 2025
Weight:266g
Dimensions:24mm x 140mm x 203mm
Series:Thanks a Lot, Universe
Audience Age:10-14
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You Owe Me One, Universe (Thanks a Lot, Universe #2) by Chad Lucas - ISBN: 9781419766879
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

Chad Lucas has written another story full of heart, humor, and friendship. Your universe will be brighter if you read it. * Eric Bell, author of Alan Cole is Not a Coward *

STARRED REVIEW
“Themes of identity, mental health, and responsibility are tenderly and expertly addressed through the authentic dialogue and interactions among the friends…Smart and heartfelt.”

* Kirkus *

About The Author

Chad Lucas

Chad Lucas has been in love with words since he attempted his first novel on a typewriter in the sixth grade. He has worked as a newspaper reporter, communications advisor, freelance writer, part-time journalism instructor, and parenting columnist. His debut novel, Thanks a Lot, Universe, was called “tenderhearted and bold” in a starred review from Kirkus Reviews. A proud descendant of the historic African Nova Scotian community of Lucasville, he lives with his family near Halifax, Nova Scotia. He enjoys coaching basketball and is rarely far from a cup of tea.

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