Mayday

In the tradition of Counting By 7s and The Thing About Jellyfish, a heartwarming coming-of-age story about grief, family, friendship, and the importance of finding your voice

Wayne Kovok lives in a world of After. After his uncle in the army was killed overseas. After Wayne and his mother survived a plane crash while coming back from the funeral. After he lost his voice.

Wayne has always used his love of facts to communicate ("Did you know more people die each year from shaking a vending machine than from shark attacks?"). Without his voice, how will he wow the prettiest girl in school? How will he stand up to his drill-sergeant grandfather? And how will he share his hopes with his deadbeat dad? It's not until Wayne loses his voice completely that he realizes how much he doesn't say.

Filled with Karen Harrington's signature heart and humor, Mayday tackles an unforgettable journey of family and friendship.

Author: Karen Harrington
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Published: 05/24/2016
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.60w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780316298018

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 182462 / Mayday


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/15/2016
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2016
School Library Journal 03/01/2016 pg. 128
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2016 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Booklist 05/01/2016 pg. 88
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2016
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2017 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Karen Harrington was born in Texas, where she still lives with her husband and children. She is the author of Sure Signs of Crazy and Courage for Beginners. You can visit her karenharringtonbooks.com.