The Vast Fields of Ordinary

The Vast Fields of Ordinary - Paperback

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The Vast Fields of Ordinary

The Vast Fields of Ordinary - Paperback

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Book Overview

by Nick Burd (Author)

WINNER OF THE ALA STONEWLL BOOK AWARD - A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK - A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - A young man on the brink of adulthood, grappling with a dead-end job and a crumbling family, finds solace in an unexpected romance.

"Fascinating and dreamy."--The New York Times Book Review

"Bold. Engaging. Heartbreaking."--Ellen Hopkins, New York Times bestselling author of Crank

It's Dade's last summer at home in a suburban wasteland, and things are pretty hopeless. He has a crappy job, a "boyfriend" who treats him like dirt, and his parents' marriage is falling apart. So when he meets the mysterious Alex Kincaid, Dade feels as if he's finally experiencing true happiness. But real love has consequences, and its power soon sets in motion a tragic chain of events that will change Dade's life forever.

Author Biography

Nick Burd attended the University of Iowa and received his MFA from The New School. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. The Vast Fields of Ordinary is his first novel.

Number of Pages: 320
Dimensions: 0.85 x 8.2 x 5.65 IN
Publication Date: March 17, 2011
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Vast Fields of Ordinary
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 11
ISBN9780142418208
Author Nick Burd
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
GenreYoung adult and Family
FormatPaperback
PublishedMarch 2011
LanguageENG- English
Pages320
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceTeens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Nick Burd

Nick Burd attended the University of Iowa and received his MFA from The New School. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. The Vast Fields of Ordinary is his first novel.

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