I Will Save You

Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peas I Will Save You is a 'heartwarming, root-for-the-underdog novel.' [SLJ]Kidd is running from his past and his future. No mom, no dad, and theres nothing for him at the group home but therapy. He doesnt belong at the beach where he works either, unless he finds a reason to stay.Olivia is blond hair, blue eyes, rich dad. The prettiest girl in Cardiff. Shes hiding something from Kiddbut could they ever be together anyway?Devon is mean, mysterious, and driven by a death wish. A best friend and worst enemy. He followed Kidd all the way to the beach and hes not leaving until he teaches him a few lessons about life. And Olivia.'A taut psychological novel...[with] intriguing, well-developed characters...[that] will stay with readers.'-Booklist'De la Pea skillfully captures the slippery sides of a schizophrenic personality in this heartwarming, root-for-the-underdog novel.'-SLJAn Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award FinalistALA-YALSA Best Book for Young ReadersAn ALA-YALSA Quick PickA Junior Library Guild Selection