Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights highly anticipated upcoming releases.
My upcoming release I can’t wait for is:
Title: Scar Island
Author: Dan Gemeinhart
Genre: YA/Middle Grade
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication Date: 3rd January 2017
Dan Gemeinhart brings his signature blend of action, heart, and beautiful writing to a tale of misfits struggling to survive.
Jonathan Grisby is the newest arrival at the Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys — an ancient, crumbling fortress of gray stone rising up from the ocean. It is dark, damp, and dismal. And it is just the place Jonathan figures he deserves.
Because Jonathan has done something terrible. And he’s willing to accept whatever punishment he has coming.
Just as he’s getting used to his new situation, however, a freak accident leaves the troubled boys of Slabhenge without any adult supervision. Suddenly the kids are free, with an entire island to themselves. But freedom brings unexpected danger. And if Jonathan can’t come to terms with the sins of his past and lead his new friends to safety . . . then every boy on the island is doomed.
Dan Gemeinhart’s most gripping novel yet, this is a tale of misfits and outcasts at odds and in peril, and a redemption story that shines a light on dark truths to reveal that the strongest prisons of all are the ones we build for ourselves.
I loved The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart, so when I saw this was due for release I knew I had to add it to my TBR. It’s a bit of a wait yet, as it’s not released until January, but I have so much to read that hopefully by January I’ll have caught up and be able to get straight to it.
I hadn’t heard of this before, but it sounds really good. I hope you get to read, and enjoy, it soon. Thanks for sharing, and happy Wednesday! 🙂
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The plot sounds good but the cover doesn’t entice me. I hope it turns out to be an excellent read, though!
My WoW post.
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Now this sounds great. Mischief, boys, school? Yes, please! Awesome pick!
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Woah, this sounds really good! I don’t know if I’d be able to wait half a year for it to come out! I can’t wait to see what you think about it 🙂
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