When jason marshalls younger sister passes away, he knows he can count on his three best friends and soccer teammates mario, jordie, and chick to be there for him. Richmondnative author kat spears introduced her latest work. Sep 17, 2015 breakaway by kat spears also by this author. Four best friends drift miles apart as each of them struggles to come into his own. While the two of them had different dads, jason considered her to be one of the few people who understood him wholly. Sway ebook by kat spears 9781466852198 rakuten kobo. In the wake of his younger sisters death, jason marshall is sad, angry and lost. Sep 14, 2015 breakaway by kat spears published by st. However, this expectation falls short as their relationship becomes more strained. Breakaway is a novel about a teenage boy dealing with the death of his sister, the absence of any real parental involvement in his life, the distance that grows. His mom falls into a very depressing state and eventually jaz avoids coming home because he doesnt want to be around the sad energy that fills it. When jason marshalls younger sister passes away, he knows he can count on his three best friends and soccer teammatesmario, jordie, and chickto. I think this book would be a very good read for high school students and parents alike.
Martins griffin released 9152015 from kat spears, author of sway, comes a new novel that asks the question. Romance young adult fiction young adult literature publication details. Shop our 20 books for 2020 that will help you live the very best shop our 20 for 20. Read sway a novel by kat spears available from rakuten kobo.
In the book, breakaway by kat spears, a boy named jaz is going through a very emotional time in his life right now, he just lost his little sister sylvia who died in a coma. Jason jaz marshall is a high school senior who has just lost his younger sister, sylvia. Breakaway by kat spears overdrive rakuten overdrive. The way the story is written is very honest and real. Apart from dealing with the death of sister, jason is faced with more problems as his three bestfriends are starting to drift apart. Kats other book, sway, but never got the chance to. With a griefcrippled mother and a father whos not in the picture, he needs them. When jason marshalls younger sister passes away, he knows he can count on his three best friends and soccer teammatesmario, jordie, and chickto be there for him. When jason marshalls younger sister passes away, he knows he can count on his three best friends and soccer teammatesm. Sep 15, 2015 breakaway by kat spears, 97812500655, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A witty and emotionally moving tale of friendship, first love, and loss, breakaway is kat spears at her finest. I knew i had to have this book when i saw the author name.
He has few close friends and he never ever lets emotions get in the way. Online and instore available instore filter results sort. Buy this book as in her debut novel, sway, spears showcases a. Purchase breakaway at amazon purchase breakaway at indiebound view breakaway on goodreads about the author kat spears has worked as a bartender, museum director, housekeeper, park ranger, business manager, and painter not the. Sep 15, 2015 richmond, va richmondnative author kat spears made a return appearance to virginia this morning to talk about her new book, breakaway. Guest column september 25, 2015 the process of finding a literary agent or publisher is grueling and filled with rejection land mines. Breakaway, the sophomore novel from author kat spears and a book i devoured in early december.
This novel by kat spears is a story about a senior in high school with a lot of issues to deal with. I really enjoyed the honesty in feelings and actions, and how relateable the story is. The scheduled publication date for this book is september 15, 2015. As his single mother sinks into depression, jaz should be able to rely on his best mates, but mario is too busy getting high, jordan is distracted by his new. Breakaway much like sway is an encompassing story about a teenage boy grieving in his own unusual way over the death. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Thats why when i picked up breakaway by kat spears at a bookstore, i knew i had to take this book home. Kat spears compassionately tells an emotional story with credible.
They were such a great set of characters and i wanted the best for every single one of them. Martins griffin published 15 september 2015 synopsis from kat spears, author of sway, comes a new novel that asks the question. Breakaway is a story about four teenage boys anticipating the best senior. When jason marshalls younger sister passes away, he knows he can count. Dressed in bubblegum pink and bright blue, the cover might lead you to believe that youre diving into a light romance, but spears second published work is heavier, harsher. I read kat spears debut and loved it, but if anything, i enjoyed this one even more. As his single mother sinks into depression, jaz should be able to rely on his best mates, but mario is too busy getting high, jordan is distracted by his new girlfriend, and chick has his own problems. Aug 21, 2017 thats why when i picked up breakaway by kat spears at a bookstore, i knew i had to take this book home. Kat spears has worked as a bartender, museum director, housekeeper, park ranger, business manager, and painter not the artistic kind. Breakaway book calgary public library bibliocommons. Breakaway by kat spears is contemporary young adult fiction for an empathetic and perceptive reader.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sway. In kat spears s hilarious and often poignant debut, high school senior jesse alderman, or sway, as hes known, could sell hell to a bishop. One reason is that i have always wanted to read ms. Jaz, chick, mario, and jordie form a tightknit group both on and off the soccer field. He sells drugs and fake ids, acquires kegs for parties and might even be able to persuade a girl to date a guy. Its a fresh read with a unique plot and characters. Read breakaway a novel by kat spears available from rakuten kobo. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the boy who killed grant parker. The title matches the quality of the book very much because it is a rather radical break from the usual ya contemporary there s something about the way kat spears relates her stories and her characters hers is an unadulterated, unfiltered way of showing the truth and i admire it. But when jazs younger sister passes away, hes caught between his own mourning and. The nook book ebook of the the boy who killed grant parker. Then there are authors, like spears, who dont have to imagine they know. About the book breakaway by kat spears hardcover st.
With a griefcrippled mother and a father whos not in the picture, he needs them more than ever. Another is that im on an ereader so there really isnt a synopsis to read. Threads are interwoven seamlessly, such as the boys friendship, jazs growing relationship with. She lives in richmond, virginia with her three freeloading kids. As the description covers the book is about high school. A novel kat spears when jason marshalls younger sister passes away, he knows he can count on his three best friends and soccer teammatesmario, jordie, and chickto be there for him. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. It had such incredible voice and captured the complicated dynamics of grief and friendship and attraction between teens. Review breakaway by kat spears swoony boys podcast. Breakaway is a story about four teenage boys anticipating the best senior year together. Not least of all because for once an author is trusting me to figure things out for myself by showing me rather than telling me.
Nov 02, 2015 breakaway by kat spears published by st. Breakaway available for download and read online in other formats. I felt so much for jaz and his friends, and his family, and raine. She lives in richmond, virginia with her husband and three freeloading kids. As in her debut novel, sway, spears showcases a talent for creating believably flawed characters seeking connection in the aftermath of.
I noticed that a lot of readers had reservations with this book because of the. Breakaway ebook by kat spears 9781466872479 rakuten kobo. A yalsa 2015 best fiction for young adults pick in kat spears s hilarious and often poignant debut, high school senior j. Jan 25, 2016 breakaway, the sophomore novel from author kat spears and a book i devoured in early december. Read a sample click to the right or left of the sample to turn the page. Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids.