Hartley Staples, near-graduate of middle school, is grappling with the fact that his older brother has run away from home, when he finds a handmade postcard that fascinates him. And soon he spots another. Despite his losing interest in pretty much everything since Jackson ran away, Hartley finds himself searching for cards in his small town at every opportunity, ignoring other responsibilities, namely choosing a topic for his final project. Who is G.O. and why are they scattering cards about the town?
Book Genres Coming of Age, Mystery, Realistic Fiction
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey F
Title alpha The Collected Works of Gretchen Oyster
Category Upper Middle School Fiction Plus
Pages Count 176
Genre Fiction
Topics Mysteries. Brothers. Runaways. Conduct of life. Family life. Middle school. Adoption. Art and artists. Bullying. Postcards. Emotions and feelings.
SRC Level 4.700000
SRC Points 9.000000
Lexile HL650L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8"
JLG Span Winter
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-09-16
JLG Release Date Dec 2019
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus (Grades 6-8)
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus (Grades 6-8)
For Grades 6-8
This collection features fiction titles selected for older middle school readers who are ready for longer, more layered stories that explore growing independence and changing perspective. Selections include realistic and speculative fiction with increased emotional and narrative complexity, offering stories that look beyond immediate experience and invite readers to engage with broader questions about identity, belonging, and the world around them.