Romance young adult fiction young adult literature publication details. Breakaway is the kind of book that just surprises you in a subtle way. Jaz, chick, mario, and jordie form a tightknit group both on and off the soccer field. Sway ebook by kat spears 9781466852198 rakuten kobo. 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. I really enjoyed the honesty in feelings and actions, and how relateable the story is. A witty and emotionally moving tale of friendship, first love, and loss, breakaway is kat spears at her finest.
Jason jaz marshall is a high school senior who has just lost his younger sister, sylvia. Kats other book, sway, but never got the chance to. 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. Breakaway is a story about four teenage boys anticipating the best senior year together. When jason marshalls younger sister passes away, he knows he can count. 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. From kat spears, author of sway, comes a new novel that asks the question. The way the story is written is very honest and real.
Online and instore available instore filter results sort. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. 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. 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 available for download and read online in other formats. But when mario starts hanging out with a rough group of friends and jordie finally. However, this expectation falls short as their relationship becomes more strained. Breakaway is a story about four teenage boys anticipating the best senior.
Martins griffin published 15 september 2015 synopsis from kat spears, author of sway, comes a new novel that asks the question. But when jazs younger sister passes away, hes caught between his own mourning and. 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. About the book breakaway by kat spears hardcover st. 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. Breakaway ebook by kat spears 9781466872479 rakuten kobo. He also specializes in getting things people wantterm papers, a date with the prom queen, fake ids.
Another is that im on an ereader so there really isnt a synopsis to read. Breakaway, the sophomore novel from author kat spears and a book i devoured in early december. 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.
Kat spears, author of breakaway, on overcoming the fear of. One reason is that i have always wanted to read ms. Four best friends drift miles apart as each of them struggles to come into his own. The scheduled publication date for this book is september 15, 2015. In breakaway, high school seniors come to terms with tragedy in a virginia. The nook book ebook of the the boy who killed grant parker. Review breakaway by kat spears swoony boys podcast. Guest column september 25, 2015 the process of finding a literary agent or publisher is grueling and filled with rejection land mines. Threads are interwoven seamlessly, such as the boys friendship, jazs growing relationship with. Breakaway book calgary public library bibliocommons. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sway. As the description covers the book is about high school. Breakaway much like sway is an encompassing story about a teenage boy grieving in his own unusual way over the death. As in her debut novel, sway, spears showcases a talent for creating believably flawed characters seeking connection in the aftermath of tragedy.
Richmondnative author kat spears introduced her latest work. In the wake of his younger sisters death, jason marshall is sad, angry and lost. Read sway a novel by kat spears available from rakuten kobo. I think this book would be a very good read for high school students and parents alike. Sep 14, 2015 breakaway by kat spears published by st. 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 the boy who killed grant parker. I felt so much for jaz and his friends, and his family, and raine. As in her debut novel, sway, spears showcases a talent for creating believably flawed characters seeking connection in the aftermath of. 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. I knew i had to have this book when i saw the author name. He sells drugs and fake ids, acquires kegs for parties and might even be able to persuade a girl to date a guy. While the two of them had different dads, jason considered her to be one of the few people who understood him wholly.
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. Buy this book as in her debut novel, sway, spears showcases a. Its a fresh read with a unique plot and characters. Shop our 20 books for 2020 that will help you live the very best shop our 20 for 20. I read kat spears debut and loved it, but if anything, i enjoyed this one even more. Sep 15, 2015 i instantly dove right into reading breakaway without reading its synopsis.
For the right price or a later favor, jesse will get you want you want, but hell also acquire power over you. With a griefcrippled mother and a father whos not in the picture, he needs them more than ever. Jan 25, 2016 breakaway, the sophomore novel from author kat spears and a book i devoured in early december. It had such incredible voice and captured the complicated dynamics of grief and friendship and attraction between teens.
I noticed that a lot of readers had reservations with this book because of the. They were such a great set of characters and i wanted the best for every single one of them. She lives in richmond, virginia with her three freeloading kids. 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. Sep, 2016 i knew i had to have this book when i saw the author name.
Apart from dealing with the death of sister, jason is faced with more problems as his three bestfriends are starting to drift apart. This novel by kat spears is a story about a senior in high school with a lot of issues to deal with. Kat spears compassionately tells an emotional story with credible. She lives in richmond, virginia with her husband and three freeloading kids. Kat spears has worked as a bartender, museum director, housekeeper, park ranger, business manager, and painter not the artistic kind. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. 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. Breakaway by kat spears overdrive rakuten overdrive. Sep 15, 2015 richmond, va richmondnative author kat spears made a return appearance to virginia this morning to talk about her new book, breakaway. Read a sample click to the right or left of the sample to turn the page. 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. Thats why when i picked up breakaway by kat spears at a bookstore, i knew i had to take this book home. When jason marshalls younger sister passes away, he knows he can count on his three best friends and soccer teammatesmario, jordie, and chickto. A yalsa 2015 best fiction for young adults pick in kat spears s hilarious and often poignant debut, high school senior j.
Then there are authors, like spears, who dont have to imagine they know. He has few close friends and he never ever lets emotions get in the way. Read breakaway a novel by kat spears available from rakuten kobo. With a griefcrippled mother and a father whos not in the picture, he needs them. Sep 17, 2015 breakaway by kat spears also by this author. Breakaway tells the story of jason marshall, a senior high school student who just lost little sister.