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    Audiobook8 hours

    Lost in the Sun

    Written by Lisa Graff

    Narrated by Ramon de Ocampo

    4/5

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    About this audiobook

    From the author of A Tangle of Knots and Absolutely Almost, a touching story about a boy who won't let one tragic accident define him.

    Everyone says that middle school is awful, but Trent knows nothing could be worse than the year he had in fifth grade, when a freak accident on Cedar Lake left one kid dead, and Trent with a brain full of terrible thoughts he can't get rid of. Trent's pretty positive the entire disaster was his fault, so for him middle school feels like a fresh start, a chance to prove to everyone that he's not the horrible screw-up they seem to think he is. 

    If only Trent could make that fresh start happen.

    It isn't until Trent gets caught up in the whirlwind that is Fallon Little-the girl with the mysterious scar across her face-that things begin to change. Because fresh starts aren't always easy. Even in baseball, when a fly ball gets lost in the sun, you have to remember to shift your position to find it.

    Advance praise for Lost in the Sun:
     
    * "Graff writes with stunning insight into boyhood and humanity, allowing Trent to speak for himself in a pained, honest narration. Investing Trent with all the tragic frailty of Holden Caulfield, Graff tackles issues of loss, isolation, and rage without apology. Graff consistently demonstrates why character-driven novels can live from generation to generation, and here she offers a story that can survive for many school years to come."--Kirkus Reviews  *STARRED*


    "In Lost in the Sun, Trent decides that he will speak the truth: that pain and anger and loss are not the final words, that goodness can find us after all-even when we hide from it.  This is a novel that speaks powerfully, honestly, almost shockingly about our human pain and our human redemption.  This book will change you."-Gary Schmidt, two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The Wednesday Wars and Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy
     
    "Lisa Graff crafts a compelling story about a boy touched with tragedy and the world of people he cares about.  And like all the best stories, it ends at a new beginning."-Richard Peck, Newbery Award-winning author of A Year Down Yonder and A Long Way From Chicago
     
     
    Lisa Graff's Awards and Reviews:
     
    Lisa Graff's books have been named to 30 state award lists, and A Tangle of Knots was long-listed for the National Book Award.


    Praise for Absolutely Almost:

    * "Albie comes through significant emotional hardship to a genuine sense of self-worth."--School Library Journal  *STARRED*

    * "A perfect book to share with struggling readers."--Booklist  *STARRED*

    * "Achingly superb, Albie's story shines."--Kirkus Reviews  *STARRED*

    * "Graff's...gentle story invokes evergreen themes of coming to appreciate one's strengths (and weaknesses), and stands out for its thoughtful, moving portrait of a boy who learns to keep moving forward, taking on the world at his own speed."--Publishers Weekly  *STARRED*
      

    Praise for A Tangle of Knots:

    "[A] blithe magical puzzle."--Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal

    "Lisa Graff has created a beautiful world of deliciously interconnected stories that draw you in."--Abby West, Entertainment Weekly [A-]

    * "Subtle and intricate, rich with humor and insight, this quietly magical adventure delights."--Kirkus Reviews  *STARRED*

    * "Combining the literary sensibility of E. B. White with the insouciance of Louis Sachar, Graff has written a tangle that should satisfy readers for years to come.”--Booklist *STARRED*
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateMay 26, 2015
    ISBN9781101892206
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    Lost in the Sun
    Author

    Lisa Graff

    Lisa Graff is the author of The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower and The Thing About Georgie, which was named to nine state reading lists. Lisa grew up in a small California town very much like the one in this novel and received an MFA in writing for children from the New School.

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    • 4/5
      Seven and one half months earlier, 12-year-old Trent Zimmerman accidentally contributed to the death of his teammate Jared during a hockey game, after nailing him with a puck (Jared had a “bad heart”). Already prone to overthinking, Trent is overwhelmed by disturbing thoughts, which he draws in a closely guarded journal of his thoughts and drawings. Trent is also very angry. He backs away from his best friend, acts out at school, and clashes with his family.He encounters Fallon one day when she stands up for him in an altercation. Trent does not appreciate this and lets her know. Fallon for whatever reason is persistent in befriending Trent. Fallon is known for the large scar on her face, and her weird outfits. Also in Trent's life is a dedicated teacher who Trent, "hates" and refers to her as "a wrinkled old crone." Trent is gradually able to let go of his intense guilt and regain his confidence. Trent’s barely constrained rage is visceral, and the moments when he lashes out, verbally and physically, are as frightening as they are realistic. The story covers a lot of emotional ground, empathically tracing Trent’s efforts to deal with a horrible, inexplicable accident and to heal the relationships that have become collateral damage along the way. Ages 10–up.
    • 4/5
      Trent is going through a very rough time after a freak hockey accident killed a classmate. It has been months since Trent shot the puck, but he knows that he must be a bad person if he killed someone. Sixth grade is getting ready to start and Trent has cut off ties with all of his old buddies. An unexpected friendship with a girl in his class may help Trent learn some things about himself.

      Trent seemed liked a believable character. He was angry and bitter and started arguments with many of the people in his life. He didn't try his best in school and did things to purposefully get in trouble. At times you just want to make him see what he is doing and how destructive his behavior is, but your heart also breaks for him.

      This is a great book for kids who are struggling with their parents' divorce (Trent does too), a new baby at home (he has that going on as well), loss of friendships, and anger and fear they don't quite understand. The humor sprinkled throughout the book helped take the edge off of some very serious topics.
    • 3/5
      This was a well-done realistic fiction novel with difficult themes: guilt, anger issues, and depression. It may not be for ever reader, but I think most kids who got into Wonder would appreciate the main character, Trent's complex nature. Or at least they would get it.

      I had some issues with characterizations that read cliche or forced: the teacher was such a parody of herself. I eventually liked that she and Trent hit it off but it felt an obligatory plot device at moments. Also, the fathers ( both seemed like repressed alpha - males ), especially Trent's dad, were strangely aloof and characters who I didn't feel like I really got to know. Maybe if they were more central, I would have felt better about them overall.
      I did enjoy the brother relationships, and their dynamic was believable. At times I could have sworn the author was projecting Holden Caulfield's voice on Trent, and that felt strained. Also, would Annie truly want to be near this family after what happened. That character motivation was unclear. Good read for fans of young characters surmounting difficult times and navigating their own emotional self- awareness in overcoming obstacles and personal conflict.

      Overall, a good solid realistic fiction read.
    • 4/5
      The ending of this book was touching and satisfying, but it seemed like it took a while to get there. Trent is carrying around a lot of guilt and anger. His relationship with his dad is down the toilet. He can't shake the guilt he feels about a pick-up hockey game gone wrong where another kid died. He's convinced its his fault and how can he be happy or have fun if someone is dead because of him? He has to navigate his way through troubled times and no one seems to know he needs help or how to help him. He meets a new friend, Fallon. His crusty teacher seems to hate him. But then something starts to turn...
    • 3/5
      Just by chance I happened to read two books with very volatile father-son relationships ( this one and Flip by David Lubar). It would be interesting to have students compare and contrast the two books. I enjoyed the open ending of this story.It lets the reader's imagination fill in the gaps.
    • 4/5
      children's middlegrade fiction (main character is in 6th grade). realistic fiction--school, coping with extreme guilt over an accidental death, anger management, divorced families. Another heartfelt winner from Lisa Graff.
    • 4/5
      I liked this story about Trent, a 12 year old who is having trouble dealing with his anger. He has a lot of reasons to be angry... his dad has remarried and is busy with his new family, he's worried that everyone hates him because of an unfortunate accident. His new friend Fallon is helping him to figure it out.
    • 5/5
      Middle school is hard enough to manage, but Trent has it extra hard in 6th grade. Last winter, he accidently hit a classmate with a hockey puck right in the chest and the boy died because he had an undiagnosed heart problem. Trent's guilt feelings come out in numerous ways and his confidence in sports is totally shot. When Fallon Little befriends him, he finds watching movies with her in the "Movie Club" a convenient way to escape reality. With help from her, tidbits of well-timed advice from a teacher, and some tips from his mom's new boyfriend, he works through his rage and gradually gets some confidence back. This 289 page book is good for boys and girls in grades 5-8.
    • 5/5
      Trent is in a downward spiral as he enters middle school. He hates the dinners with his father and pregnant step-mother that he and his brothers have to endure weekly, he's pulled away from his friends, he mouths off to his homeroom teacher and he won't play sports any more even though he used to love them. All because he can't forgive himself for an accident last winter that caused the death of a classmate. They were playing hockey and when he hit the puck at his friend, it hit his heart and he died of an undiagnosed flaw in his heart. He obsessively sketches alternative scenarios in a sketch book given to him by a school therapist. Then a girl in his grade who is well known because of an enormous scar on her face tries to get him to sketch her, then befriends him. It is this friendship that finally helps put him on the path to healing and self-forgiveness.
    • 4/5
      I really liked the way that the author dealt with the anger and grief that Trent experiences as a result of a freak accident. The pressures of divorced parents is overlaid on this event so that the emotions of the main character really resonate. I really liked how there are very low key actions by the adults in his life that help Trent to move towards healing.
    • 4/5
      I love baseball and the title references losing sight of the ball because it got lost in the sun. Great title!Trent is angry; he can’t control his anger and lashes out at people. If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “He’s his own worst enemy,” then you understand the main character. His anger stems from a horrific incident that plagues him; he can’t forgive himself and the anger at himself and the PTSD-like symptoms keeps him from participating successfully in life. What happened is that he hit a hockey puck; it hit Jared Richards in the chest. No one knew he had a heart condition, and he died.Trent has a great mom, whom he doesn’t want to upset and two brothers with whom he is close. With school beginning, Trent is convinced everyone hates him. The class weirdo, Fallon Little, decides they should be friends. Of course, she isn’t weird. She’s only considered weird because she has a disfiguring scar. She handles herself well, however. Fallon helps Trent have some fun while he alienates everyone else, particularly his father, former friend, and two teachers. Until he gets his anger under control, Trent is a loose cannon and could hurt someone else.I really liked the book. I think it’s a book that will appeal to boys and girls. It definitely gives a different perspective and has a great truth about life.