But if they can be brave, they might just find the best in themselves-and each other. Thanks a Lot, Universe by Chad Lucas, 9781419751035, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Both boys have to decide if they're willing to risk sharing parts of themselves they'd rather hide. īut when Brian and his brother run away, Ezra has no choice but to take the leap and reach out.

Brian has always been anxious, but things get worse when he and his brother are placed in foster care. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he's too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him. Thanks a Lot, Universe - by Chad Lucas 15.99When purchased online In Stock Add to cart About this item Specifications Suggested Age: 10-14 Years Number of Pages: 288 Genre: Juvenile Fiction Sub-Genre: LGBT Format: Hardcover Publisher: Harry N. Thanks A Lot, Universe is about two seventh-grade boys, and it’s told in alternating chapters from each of their perspectives. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. He's friends with most of the kids on his basketball team-even Brian, who usually keeps to himself. And he doesn't know if things will ever be normal again.

His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. This honest portrayal of family trauma, changing friendships, and big emotions tugged at my heartstrings. A moving middle-grade debut for anyone who's ever felt like they don't belong Brian has always been anxious, whether at home, or in class, or on the basketball court. Thanks a Lot, Universe demonstrates how you dont always know what your peers are going through, and how powerful kindness is.